Metacognitive therapy vs. cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety

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This meta-analysis of 3 randomized controlled trials found that metacognitive therapy was more effective than cognitive behavioral therapy for reducing worry and anxiety and increasing recovery rates in adults with generalized anxiety disorder.

What was studied?

The effect of metacognitive therapy (MCT; a form of psychotherapy that focuses on helping people understand and manage their thoughts better), compared with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), on worry in the context of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).

The secondary outcomes were anxiety severity and rate of recovery.

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Who was studied?

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This Study Summary was published on September 14, 2023.

Citation

Rawat A, Sangroula N, Khan A, Faisal S, Chand A, Yousaf RA, Muhammad N, Yousaf HComparison of Metacognitive Therapy Versus Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Generalized Anxiety Disorder: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Control Trials.Cureus.(2023-May)