The efficacy of cognitive-behavioral interventions for reducing anxiety sensitivity: A meta-analytic review

Item does not contain fulltextThe present study meta-analytically reviewed the efficacy of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) vs. control conditions in the reduction of anxiety sensitivity. A computerized search was conducted to indentify CBT outcome studies that included the Anxiety Sensitivity Index as a dependent variable. Of the 989 studies that were identified, 24 randomized-control led trials with a total of 1851 participants met inclusion criteria and were included in the analysis. Data were extracted separately for treatment-seeking (16 studies) and at-risk (eight studies) samples. Results indicated large effect sizes for treatment-seeking samples, Hedges' g = 1.40, SE = 0.21, 95% CI: 1.00-1.81, p < 0.001, and moderate to large effect sizes for at risk samples Hedges' g = 0.74, SE = 0.18, 95% CI: 0.39-1.08, p < 0.001. Additionally, both the amount of therapist contact and control modality (waitlist vs. psychological control) moderated the effect sizes for treatment-seeking samples. Our review indicates that CBT is efficacious in reducing anxiety sensitivity. However, more research is needed to determine the mechanisms by which CBT exert its effects on anxiety sensitivity

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