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An Ecological Momentary Intervention for the Reduction of Impairment in Somatic Symptom Disorder

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - 65 YearsAllUniversity of Vienna
NCT07646509 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Persistent somatic symptoms significantly impair the daily lives of individuals with Somatic Symptom Disorder (SSD). Negative psychological factors (NPFs), such as catastrophizing and negative affectivity, further compound this impairment. Yet, few studies have examined strategies in daily life that directly target somatic symptoms and their dynamic relationship with NPFs. The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate if an Ecological Momentary Intervention (EMI) using music listening and cognitive reappraisal can reduce the intensity of and impairment due to somatic symptoms in 40 individuals with Somatic Symptom Disorder (SSD), aged 18-65 years. Participants will report symptom intensity, impairment, and NPFs up to four times daily via a smartphone app over a six-week period. Using an intraindividual randomized controlled design, during weeks two to five, participants will be rand

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Somatic Symptom Disorder Exclusion Criteria: * chronic physical illnesses that fully explain the somatic symptoms * current psychotic disorder * current bipolar disorder * current self-harming behavior * current suicidality * current psychotherapy * alcohol, drug, or medication dependence within the past 6 months
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What it tests

  • Music listening
  • Cognitive reappraisal
  • No intervention
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Where

1 site
University of Vienna
Vienna, Austria
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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