Can medical assistants ease health anxiety? new study says maybe.
NCT ID NCT03789084
First seen Feb 03, 2026 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 10 times
Summary
This study tested if a short, four-session therapy for health anxiety could work when delivered by medical assistants in regular doctor's offices. 68 adults with high health anxiety took part. The goal was to see if the therapy was practical, liked by patients, and helped reduce worry about health.
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Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Lebanon, New Hampshire, 03756, United States
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