Anxiety & Depression Association of America

The Effects of Audio-Based Therapy on Anxiety in Psoriasis

Purpose

Anxiety in psoriasis is associated with impaired quality of life, and the prevalence of anxiety symptoms in psoriatic populations is approximately 34% and anxiety disorders up to 16%. Many experts recommend routine screening, referral, and interventions for anxiety in psoriasis; however, many barriers inhibit access to mental health resources and proper management. To our knowledge, there is a lack of easily accessible interventions that manage anxiety. Audio-based therapy offers convenient and effective interventions that show reduced anxiety in published, randomized studies and is a promising management for psoriasis patients. This study will evaluate the effects of audio therapy in patients with psoriasis and measure changes in overall symptoms.

Conditions

Psoriasis (PsO)
Anxiety

Eligibility

Eligible Ages: Over 18 Years
Eligible Sex: All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No

Inclusion Criteria

Age ≥18 years - Self-reported dermatologist-diagnosed psoriasis - GAD 2-Item Score ≥1 at screening - Ability to consent and complete pre- and post-intervention surveys. - Internet access and the ability to use a computer/smartphone with headphones for a single 23-30 minute session at home.

Exclusion Criteria

Severe hearing impairment precluding headphone listening - Any condition requiring strict sound avoidance (such as seizure/epilepsy, major head trauma, severe sound-triggered migraine) that would make participation unsafe. - Other diagnoses that in the investigator's judgment preclude safe participation or interfere with anxiety or psoriasis evaluation.

Study Design

Phase: N/A
Study Type: Interventional
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
Masking: None (Open Label)

Arm Groups

Arm	Description	Assigned Intervention
Experimental Music Therapy	Participants listen to the iso-principle music with added auditory beat stimulation playlist for 23-30 minutes.	Behavioral: Music Therapy Participants listen to the iso-principle music with added auditory beat stimulation playlist for 23-30 minutes. Other names: Music therapy and auditory beat stimulation (ABS) Music Complementary Therapy Complementary Therapies Acoustic Stimulation
Sham Comparator Pink Noise	Participants listen to the pink noise playlist for 23-30 minutes.	Behavioral: Pink Noise Participants listen to the pink noise playlist for 23-30 minutes.

Recruiting Locations

More Details

Status: Recruiting
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco

Study Contact

Amélie Spangenberg, Psoriasis Clinical Research Fellow, MBBS
415-944-7618
amelie.spangenberg@ucsf.edu

Notice

Study information shown on this site is derived from ClinicalTrials.gov (a public registry operated by the National Institutes of Health). The listing of studies provided is not certain to be all studies for which you might be eligible. Furthermore, study eligibility requirements can be difficult to understand and may change over time, so it is wise to speak with your medical care provider and individual research study teams when making decisions related to participation.