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Cognitive behavioural therapy for psychosis prevention: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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Hutton, P., Taylor, P. J.·2014·Psychological Medicine

Abstract

Background: Clinical equipoise regarding preventative treatments for psychosis has encouraged the development and evaluation of psychosocial treatments, such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). Method: A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted, examining the evidence for the effectiveness of CBT-informed treatment for preventing psychosis in people who are not taking antipsychotic medication, when compared to usual or non-specific control treatment. Included studies had to meet basic quality criteria, such as concealed and random allocation to treatment groups. Results: Our search produced 1940 titles, out of which we found seven completed trials (six published). The relative risk (RR) of developing psychosis was reduced by more than 50% for those receiving CBT at every time point [RR at 6 months 0.47, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.27–0.82, p = 0.008 (fixed-effects only: six randomized controlled trials (RCTs), n = 800); RR at 12 months 0.45, 95% CI 0.28–0.73, p = 0.001 (six RCTs, n = 800); RR at 18–24 months 0.41, 95% CI 0.23–0.72, p = 0.002 (four RCTs, n = 452)]. Heterogeneity was low in every analysis and the results were largely robust to the risk of an unpublished 12-month study having unfavourable results. CBT was also associated with reduced subthreshold symptoms at 12 months, but not at 6 or 18–24 months. No effects on functioning, symptom-related distress or quality of life were observed. CBT was not associated with increased rates of clinical depression or social anxiety (two studies). Conclusions: CBT-informed treatment is associated with a reduced risk of transition to psychosis at 6, 12 and 18–24 months, and reduced symptoms at 12 months. Methodological limitations and recommendations for trial reporting are discussed.

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Authors
Hutton, P., & Taylor, P. J.
Affiliations
  • Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
  • University of Manchester (GB)
Corresponding author
Hutton, P.
Venue
Psychological Medicine
Published
2013-03-22
Volume
44
Issue
3
Pages
449-468
ISSN
  • 0033-2917 (ISSN-L)
  • 1469-8978
OpenAlex
W2101845848
Cited by
184
References
86
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FWCI
2.59
Type
journal article
Language
en
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  • Psychological Medicine (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Research Explorer (The University of Manchester) (submittedVersion)
  • Edinburgh Research Explorer (University of Edinburgh) (submittedVersion, other-oa)
  • Edinburgh Napier Research Repository (Edinburgh Napier University) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Schizophrenia research and treatment
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Psychological Treatments and Assessments
Keywords
cognitive behavioral therapy, psychosis prevention, transition to psychosis, high-risk individuals, subthreshold symptoms, psychosocial interventions, clinical equipoise, depression, social anxiety, quality of life
MeSH terms
Anxiety Disorders, Depressive Disorder, Humans, Psychotic Disorders, Quality of Life, Risk, Social Adjustment, Time Factors, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Bias, Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic, Treatment Outcome, Disease Progression, Therapeutic Equipoise, Numbers Needed To Treat, Prodromal Symptoms

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