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For whom does interpersonal psychotherapy work? A systematic review.

Samantha L Bernecker1, Alice E Coyne1, Michael J Constantino1

  • 1Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, University of Massachusetts, Tobin Hall, 135 Hicks Way, Amherst, MA 01003-9271, USA.

Clinical Psychology Review
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  • To review 46 years of clinical trial research.
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  • IPT may be superior to minimal controls for severe depression.
  • Cognitive-behavioral therapy may be more effective for avoidant personality disorder symptoms.
  • Preliminary evidence suggests IPT benefits certain age groups, African-American patients, and those in an index depression episode.

    • Conclusions:

    • Identifying moderators of IPT efficacy is challenging due to study limitations.
    • Low statistical power and heterogeneity contribute to difficulties in identifying consistent moderators.
    • Future research should consider within-subjects designs, single treatment ingredient manipulation, and power-enhancing strategies.