The efficacy of psychological treatments on body dysmorphic disorder: a meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis of randomized controlled trials.

ABSTRACT: This meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis (TSA) of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on the psychological treatment of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) was conducted to evaluate the intervention effects and robustness of the evidence. This study included 15 RCTs up until 15 June 2024, with 905 participants. Results showed significant improvements in BDD symptoms (g = -0.97), depression (g = -0.51), anxiety (g = -0.72), insight/delusion (g = -0.57), psychosocial functioning (g = 0.45), and quality of life (g = 0.44), with effects sustained from 1 to 6 months follow-up. RCTs with a waitlist/inactive control reported larger effect sizes for post-intervention BDD symptoms compared to those with a placebo/active control group. In addition, studie

SUBMITTER: Liu Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11650169 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature