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Hypochondriasis
Hypochondriasis: Introduction
A hypochondriac is a person with a serious fear of having a serious medical condition. The medical condition of being a hypochrondriac is called "Hypochondriasis". Although everyone worries about symptoms and their health, true hypochondriasis is a more persistent and ongoing preoccupation with health issues.
Symptoms of Hypochondriasis
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Clinical Trials for Hypochondriasis
The US based website ClinicalTrials.gov lists information on both federally and privately supported clinical trials using human volunteers.
Some of the clinical trials listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for Hypochondriasis include:
- KATHY:Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy for Hypochondriasis - This study has been completed (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
- Comparing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Antidepressant Medication, and Combined Treatment in Individuals With Hypochondriasis - This study is not yet open for patient recruitment (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Fluoxetine
- Integrated Treatment Program for Hypochondriasis in Primary Care Settings - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
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Hypochondriasis: Broader Related Topics
- Mental illness
- Somatoform Disorders
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Types of Hypochondriasis
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Definitions of Hypochondriasis:
Chronic and abnormal anxiety about imaginary symptoms and ailments - (Source - WordNet 2.1)
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