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Cognitive Remediation Therapy Does Not Enhance Treatment Effect in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Anorexia Nervosa: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Author: AartsEmmeke, BeckerEni S, CathDaniëlle C, DannerUnna N, DingemansAlexandra E, HendriksGert-Jan, SternheimLot C, van ElburgAnnemarie A, van FurthEric F, van PasselBoris

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Multicenter StudyResearch conducted in collaboration with multiple research institutions. It aims to collect a wide range of data and obtain more generalizable results.
Randomized Controlled TrialA clinical trial that randomly assigns participants to treatment and control groups to evaluate the effects of an intervention.

Overview

While treatments for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and anorexia nervosa (AN) are helpful, they could be more effective. Both disorders often involve difficulty changing one's thoughts, known as cognitive inflexibility, which can hinder treatment engagement and outcomes. This study proposes cognitive remediation therapy (CRT) as a potential addition to existing therapies to improve this cognitive issue before starting disorder-specific treatments.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
Guideline-recommended therapies are moderately successful in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and anorexia nervosa (AN), leaving room for improvement. Cognitive inflexibility, a common trait in both disorders, is likely to prevent patients from engaging in treatment and from full...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://doi.org/10.1159/000505733

データ提供：米国国立医学図書館（NLM）

Cognitive Remediation Therapy: A Quest for Enhanced Treatment

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and anorexia nervosa (AN) are complex mental health conditions that often respond only moderately to traditional therapies. This study examines the potential of cognitive remediation therapy (CRT) as an augmentation intervention to enhance treatment efficacy for these disorders. The researchers conducted a randomized controlled trial to assess whether CRT improves the effectiveness of guideline-recommended therapies for OCD and AN.

Seeking New Avenues for Treatment

The study's findings suggest that CRT does not enhance the treatment effect in OCD and AN. This highlights the need for further research to explore alternative approaches to address cognitive inflexibility in these disorders. The researchers suggest that future studies might investigate different types of CRT or explore other cognitive interventions that may be more effective.

The Ongoing Quest for Better Treatments

This study emphasizes the ongoing need for innovative treatments for OCD and AN. The researchers' findings highlight the challenges of addressing cognitive inflexibility and the need for further research to develop more effective therapies. Continued exploration of different approaches is crucial to improve outcomes for individuals with these disorders.

Dr.Camel's Conclusion

This study underscores the importance of continuous innovation in mental health treatment. While CRT did not show significant benefits in this particular trial, the quest for more effective therapies for OCD and AN continues. The researchers' findings provide valuable insights into the challenges of addressing cognitive inflexibility, paving the way for future research and exploration of novel interventions.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2021-05-13
  2. Date Revised 2021-05-13
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

32074624

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

10.1159/000505733

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PICO Info
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Languages

English

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