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Cognitive behavior therapy for psychosis (CBTp) benefits positive symptoms, but trial methodology impacts results. Rigorous studies show benefit, though less pronounced. Methodological rigor is crucial for accurate CBTp evidence.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Psychotherapy Research

Background:

  • Cognitive behavior therapy for psychosis (CBTp) is a preferred therapy in the US and UK.
  • Recent advances have expanded CBTp targets and delivery methods, including group settings.
  • This study examines the effectiveness of CBTp across various symptoms and methodologies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the effect sizes of CBTp trials for targeted and nontargeted symptoms.
  • To investigate the impact of different modes of action and methodological rigor on CBTp outcomes.
  • To analyze the influence of trial methodology on reported effect sizes.

Main Methods:

  • A meta-analysis of 34 publicly available CBTp trials was conducted.
  • The Clinical Trial Assessment Measure (CTAM) was used to evaluate methodological rigor.
  • Effect sizes were calculated for various symptom domains and overall functioning.

Main Results:

  • CBTp showed beneficial effects for target symptoms (ES=0.400), positive symptoms (ES=0.35-0.44), functioning, mood, and social anxiety.
  • No significant effect was observed for hopelessness.
  • Trials with unblinded raters exhibited inflated effect sizes (50%-100%). Rigorous trials showed a smaller, but significant, benefit (ES=0.223).

Conclusions:

  • CBTp is effective for positive symptoms, consistent with prior meta-analyses.
  • Psychological treatment trials risk inflated effect sizes if group allocation is not masked.
  • Future evidence synthesis for psychological treatments must prioritize methodological rigor and detail.