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CBTEvidence & Dosage

Cognitive behavioral therapy — the gold standard for anxiety and depression.

Evidence at a glance

Total studies
1,000
With abstract
44
Meta / Systematic / RCT
2
Highly cited
4
Publication years
1993–2026

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Top studies on CBT

Ranked by influential-citation count and publication year.

  1. The empirical status of cognitive-behavioral therapy: a review of meta-analyses.

    Clinical psychology review2006200 influential citations

    This review summarizes the current meta-analysis literature on treatment outcomes of CBT for a wide range of psychiatric disorders. A search of the literature resulted in a total of 16 methodologically rigorous meta-analyses. Our review…

  2. CBT for Vietnamese refugees with treatment-resistant PTSD and panic attacks: a pilot study.

    Journal of traumatic stress200445 influential citations

    We examined the feasibility, acceptability, and therapeutic efficacy of a culturally adapted cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT) for twelve Vietnamese refugees with treatment-resistant posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and panic attacks.…

  3. Applied relaxation vs cognitive behavior therapy in the treatment of panic disorder.

    Behaviour research and therapy1995n=3039 influential citations

    The present study investigated the efficacy of a coping-technique, applied relaxation (AR) and cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), in the treatment of panic disorder. Thirty-eight outpatients fulfilling the DSM-III-R criteria for panic…

  4. A community-based pilot randomised controlled study of life skills classes for individuals with low mood and depression.

    BMC Psychiatry2015n=3,000RCT5 influential citations

    <h4>Background</h4>Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is recommended for the treatment of depression and anxiety. However, access is limited. Low-intensity approaches such as guided CBT self-help (bibliotherapy) can increase access to…

  5. Efficacy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Combined with Exercise in Patients with Chronic Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

    Journal of pain research2026n=1,679

    <h4>Purpose</h4>To evaluate the effects of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) combined with exercise on multidimensional outcomes in adults with chronic pain, and to examine whether these effects were sustained at 3-, 6-, and 12-month…

  6. Examining fronto-limbic brain and sleep mechanisms of antidepressant effects in cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia.

    Neuropsychopharmacology : official publication of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology2026n=48E

    Treating insomnia with Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) improves depression symptoms, but the underlying mechanisms remain unknown. This single-arm mechanistic trial (ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT04424407) examined fronto-limbic…

  7. Non-pharmacologic therapies for sleep disturbances after traumatic brain injury: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

    Brain impairment : a multidisciplinary journal of the Australian Society for the Study of Brain Impairment2026n=12A

    Sleep disturbances are common after traumatic brain injury (TBI), yet there are no guidelines specific to non-pharmacologic management in this population. To evaluate whether adults with post-TBI sleep disturbances benefit from commonly…

  8. Cognitive behavioural therapeutics for insomnia symptoms in the perimenopause through to the early postmenopausal period.

    The Cochrane database of systematic reviews2026A

    This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (intervention). The objectives are as follows: Primary Objective i) To assess the effects of cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) and cognitive behavioural therapy for menopausal…

  9. Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia vs. standard cognitive behavioral therapy for sleep and circadian disturbances in treatment-resistant schizophrenia: study protocol for the randomized controlled trial (COSTS).

    Trials2026n=60C

    A subset of patients with schizophrenia do not respond sufficiently to conventional antipsychotic treatment and often have a more complex clinical course, including high rates of sleep disturbances, which can contribute to further…

  10. Combining Digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy With Mindfulness Training for Binge Eating Disorder: Protocol for a Feasibility Trial.

    JMIR research protocols2026n=40C

    Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is the most effective treatment for binge eating disorder (BED) but is limited by modest efficacy and low reach of in-person delivery. Combining mindfulness training with CBT could enhance efficacy by…

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