Comparing the efficacy of electronic cognitive behavioral therapy to medication and combination therapy for generalized anxiety disorder: a quasi-experimental clinical trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a debilitating mental health disorder with first-line treatments include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and pharmacotherapy. CBT is costly, time-consuming, and inaccessible. Electronic delivery (e-CBT) is a promising solution to address these barriers. However, due to the novelty of this intervention, more research testing the e-CBT efficacy independently and in conjunction with other treatments is needed.

Objective

This study investigated the efficacy of e-CBT compared to and in conjunction with pharmacotherapy for GAD.

Methods

This study employed a quasi-experimental design where patients selected their preferred treatment modality. Patients with GAD were enrolled in either e-CBT, medication, or combination arms.

SUBMITTER: Stephenson C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10732166 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature