Author/Authors :
Sadeghi, Ramin Nuclear Medicine Research Center - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad , Mahmoudi, Leili Zarif Nuclear Medicine Research Center - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad , Mokhber, Naghmeh Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Research Center - Ibne Sina Hospital - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad , Asgharipour, Negar Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Research Center - Ibne Sina Hospital - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad , Seyfi, Hamid Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Research Center - Ibne Sina Hospital - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad
Abstract :
Background: To conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis on controlled treatment trials of meta-cognitive therapy for anxiety
disorders. Materials and Methods: Studies were included if they employed controlled methodology and treated people above 18 years
with anxiety disorders. Case studies (with less than 4 cases) and single case designed studies were excluded. A comprehensive literature
search identified 15 trials for systematic review. Results: All included studies showed better treatment results in the MCT arms compared
to the control groups. We also statistically pooled the results across studies (when possible). The meta-analyses also showed that MCT
had statistically significant better results compared to the control groups in GAD (both immediately post-treatment and 12 months
post-therapy results), OCD, and PTSD (p-values ranged <0.0001-0.025). Conclusion: Based on the results of our systematic review,
MCT seems to be an effective treatment for anxiety disorders and can effectively control their psychological problems.
