These meta-analyses found no statistically significant differences between the efficacy of propranolol and benzodiazepines regarding the short-term treatment of panic disorder with or without agoraphobia .
Also , no evidence was found for effects of propranolol on PTSD symptom severity through inhibition of memory reconsolidation .
In conclusion , the quality of evidence for the efficacy of propranolol at present is insufficient to support the routine use of propranolol in the treatment of any of the anxiety disorders
The effects of propranolol in the treatment of anxiety disorders have not been systematic ally evaluated previously .
The aim was to conduct a systematic review and meta- analysis of r and omised controlled trials , addressing the efficacy of oral propranolol versus placebo or other medication as a treatment for alleviating either state or trait anxiety in patients suffering from anxiety disorders .
The Treatment of Social Phobia: Real‐life Rehearsal with Nonprofessional Therapists
Sixteen socially phobic out patients underwent a 4-week course of social skills training that attempted to maximize rehearsal in real-life setting s. The therapy was largely conducted by nonprofessional volunteers after a 2-hour training workshop . It consisted of multiple role-played practice in the clinic , followed immediately by rehearsal in a real-life setting in the company of a nonprofessional therapist and a fellow patient . Subsequently , patients were r and omly paired to perform further rehearsals between sessions . Drug therapy was controlled by double blind assignment to propranolol or inert placebo throughout the course of treatment . Measures of specific fears , generalized social anxiety , self-image , and global tension and anxiety were administered 1 month before treatment , immediately before and after treatment , and at 6 months follow-up . During a 4-week drug-free period prior to active treatment no improvement was noted on any measures . After the 4-week treatment period significant improvement had occurred on all outcome measures . Propranolol and placebo subgroups showed very similar results . Treatment gains were sustained at follow-up . It was concluded that repeated behavior rehearsal , both in the clinic and in real life is a cost-effective treatment procedure for many social phobias . The approach is straightforward and can be applied by nonprofessionals , including the patients themselves , after limited training and with minimal supervision
These meta-analyses found no statistically significant differences between the efficacy of propranolol and benzodiazepines regarding the short-term treatment of panic disorder with or without agoraphobia .
Also , no evidence was found for effects of propranolol on PTSD symptom severity through inhibition of memory reconsolidation .
In conclusion , the quality of evidence for the efficacy of propranolol at present is insufficient to support the routine use of propranolol in the treatment of any of the anxiety disorders
The effects of propranolol in the treatment of anxiety disorders have not been systematic ally evaluated previously .
The aim was to conduct a systematic review and meta- analysis of r and omised controlled trials , addressing the efficacy of oral propranolol versus placebo or other medication as a treatment for alleviating either state or trait anxiety in patients suffering from anxiety disorders .