Cognitive behavior therapy for dizziness: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis.

Area of Science:

• Clinical Psychology
• Neurology
• Evidence Synthesis

Background:

• Dizziness is a common and often debilitating symptom.
• Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) is a widely used psychotherapeutic approach.
• The relationship between CBT and dizziness requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

• To systematically review and synthesize the evidence on the association between cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and dizziness.
• To quantify the effect of CBT on dizziness symptoms through meta-analysis.

Main Methods:

• A comprehensive literature search will be conducted across major databases: PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science.
• Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) investigating CBT for dizziness will be included.
• Weighted mean difference and 95% confidence intervals will be calculated to assess treatment effects.

Main Results:

• This section will present the synthesized findings from the included RCTs.
• Quantitative analysis will determine the overall effect size of CBT on dizziness.

Conclusions:

• This meta-analysis aims to provide a high-quality synthesis of current evidence.
• The findings will elucidate the relationship between CBT and dizziness, informing clinical practice.