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Claustrophobia Questionnaire (CLQ)

Claustrophobia Questionnaire (CLQ) Test

In about 5 minutes, this test shows how strongly you fear tight spaces and feeling short of air. With 26 targeted items, it pinpoints the main trigger so you can focus support and coping skills.

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How the Scales are Structured

example score

23/48

Fear of Restriction (FoR)

Measures anxiety related to being unable to move freely or exit an enclosed space.

Low

High

0 – 33: Low | 34 – 48: High

A score of 23 falls in the Low range, suggesting relatively mild anxiety about confinement and difficulty leaving enclosed spaces.

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29/56

Fear of Suffocation (FoS)

Measures anxiety related to sensations of air shortage or inability to breathe in confined or enclosed spaces.

Low

Elevated

0 – 17: Low | 18 – 56: Elevated

A score of 29 falls in the Elevated range, suggesting a notable level of discomfort or fear tied to breathing sensations in confined situations.

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58/104

Claustrophobia Scale (CS)

Measures the severity of fear and discomfort related to being in enclosed or confined spaces.

Low

Elevated

0 – 48: Low | 49 – 104: Elevated

A score of 58 falls in the Elevated range, suggesting a higher-than-average level of claustrophobia-related fear or discomfort in confined situations.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

People fearing tight spaces

41%OF USERS

They feel panic or strong discomfort in elevators, crowded transport, small rooms, or MRI scanners and want to understand how severe it is.

Those with breathing anxiety

34%OF USERS

They mainly worry about not getting enough air or choking sensations in enclosed places and want to separate body panic from situational fear.

Clients in anxiety therapy

25%OF USERS

They take the test to clarify which part of their claustrophobia to target first in counseling—fear of suffocation or fear of restriction.

BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.

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Fear of limitation (Fol)

Average

17.7

Normal range

11.8 — 23.6

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Fear of suffocation (Fos)

Average

39.2

Normal range

30.4 — 48.1

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Claustrophobia Scale (CS)

Average

56.9

Normal range

38.8 — 74.9

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max.

104

Majority

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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this questionnaire measure?

It measures fear related to enclosed spaces and fear related to suffocation. Scores reflect the intensity of these two components.

How long does it take and how many items are included?

Completion typically takes about 5 minutes. It includes 26 items.

How should responses be rated?

Each item is rated by the intensity of discomfort or fear in the described situation. Use the full response range and select the option that best matches the usual reaction.

What time frame should be used when answering?

Answer based on typical reactions across recent months rather than a single unusual event. If unsure, choose the response that seems most accurate on average.

How are results used in clinical settings?

Results help identify whether enclosed-space concerns or breathing-related concerns are more prominent. This information can guide assessment and treatment planning for anxiety-related problems.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Claustrophobia Questionnaire (CLQ) Test - Symptoms and Signs

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This self-report measure assesses claustrophobic fear responses in situations involving confined spaces and perceived restriction. The Claustrophobia Questionnaire (CLQ) helps characterize two commonly described components of claustrophobia: fear of suffocation and fear of restriction.

It consists of 26 items and typically takes about 5 minutes to complete. Respondents rate the intensity of discomfort or fear across a range of enclosed or constricting situations, supporting structured clinical interviewing and case formulation.

When interpreted in context of history and current symptoms, the Claustrophobia Questionnaire (CLQ) can inform treatment planning (e.g., targeting suffocation-related sensations versus restriction-related concerns) and can be used to monitor change over time. An online version is listed by psytests.org (2023).

Author: psytests.org (2023)

Literature: Radomsky, A. S., Rachman, S., Thordarson, D. S., McIsaac, H. K., & Teachman, B. A. The claustrophobia questionnaire. Journal of Anxiety Disorders. 2001.

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