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Group based metacognitive therapy for alcohol use disorder: a pilot study.
Julia Kroener1,2, Maja Lara Eickholt1,2, Zrinka Sosic-Vasic1,2
1Department of Applied Psychotherapy and Psychiatry, Christophsbad Goeppingen, Goeppingen, Germany.
Frontiers in Psychiatry
|July 17, 2024
Summary
This study shows group-based metacognitive therapy (MCT) is effective for alcohol use disorder (AUD), reducing craving and depression. Further trials are needed to confirm long-term benefits for AUD treatment.
Area of Science:
- Clinical Psychology
- Psychiatry
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Alcohol use disorder (AUD) causes significant global mortality (5.3%).
- Current AUD treatments offer moderate effects and can lead to symptom relapse.
- Limited outpatient treatment availability necessitates efficient therapeutic alternatives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy, feasibility, and acceptability of a novel, brief, group-based metacognitive therapy (MCT) for AUD patients.
Main Methods:
- A single case series design with A-B replication was employed.
- Seven patients diagnosed with AUD received eight sessions of group-based MCT.
- Assessments occurred pre-treatment and at one week and three months post-treatment.
Main Results:
- Significant improvements were observed in dysfunctional metacognitive beliefs, craving, and depressive symptoms up to three months post-treatment.
- AUD symptomatology and metacognitive beliefs improved immediately post-treatment but were not sustained at follow-up.
- All participants completed the MCT program and reported high satisfaction.
Conclusions:
- Preliminary evidence suggests group-based MCT is effective, feasible, and acceptable for AUD.
- Further large-scale randomized controlled trials are required to validate these findings for AUD treatment.
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