Can medical assistants ease health anxiety? new study says yes
NCT ID NCT03789084
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a short, four-session therapy program for people who worry excessively about their health. Medical assistants delivered the therapy in primary care clinics. 68 adults took part, and the study measured changes in health anxiety over 12 weeks. The goal was to see if this approach is practical and helpful.
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Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Lebanon, New Hampshire, 03756, United States