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Somatic TherapyEvidence & Dosage

Body-oriented trauma work — Somatic Experiencing and others.

Evidence at a glance

Total studies
113
With abstract
46
Meta / Systematic / RCT
3
Highly cited
6
Publication years
1999–2026

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Top studies on Somatic Therapy

Ranked by influential-citation count and publication year.

  1. Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials of cognitive behaviour therapy and behaviour therapy for chronic pain in adults, excluding headache.

    Pain1999200 influential citations

    A computer and a hand search of the literature recovered 33 papers from which 25 trials suitable for meta-analysis were identified. We compared the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioural treatments with the waiting list control and…

  2. Complementary and Alternative Medicine Treatments for Generalized Anxiety Disorder: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

    Adv Ther2018n=669Systematic Review17 influential citations

    <h4>Introduction</h4>The objective was to evaluate efficacy/safety of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) methods for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) based on randomized controlled trials in adults.<h4>Methods</h4>Data sources.…

  3. Internet-delivered transdiagnostic and tailored cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety and depression: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

    Cognitive Behaviour Therapy201715 influential citations

    Anxiety and depressive disorders are often comorbid. Transdiagnostic and tailored treatments seem to be promising approaches in dealing with comorbidity. Although several primary studies have examined the effects of Internet-delivered…

  4. The efficacy of cognitive behavioural therapy in somatoform disorders and medically unexplained physical symptoms: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

    Journal of Affective Disorders2019n=1,6716 influential citations

    <h4>Background</h4>This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to update and give an overview of the evidence from published literature that focused on the efficacy of cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) in the management of somatoform…

  5. Internet-Based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: A Transdiagnostic Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis for Mental Health Outcomes.

    The Behavior Therapist20205 influential citations

    Internet-based acceptance and commitment therapy (iACT) primarily targets the process of psychological flexibility. Its accessibility and low-intensity delivery are applicable across different treatment and prevention scenarios. This…

  6. Pharmacogenomic Testing and Depressive Symptom Remission: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of Prospective, Controlled Clinical Trials

    Clinical pharmacology and therapy2022n=4,7675 influential citations

    Pharmacogenomic (PGx) testing has emerged as a compelling strategy that clinicians can use to inform antidepressant medication selection and dosing, but the clinical efficacy of this strategy has been questioned. We systematically reviewed…

  7. Effects of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy on Pain, Stiffness, Physical Function, and Quality of Life in Patients With Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trials.

    Physical Therapy20203 influential citations

    Objective Pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy is a potentially useful treatment for osteoarthritis (OA), but its effectiveness is still controversial. This study aimed to examine the effects of PEMF therapy and PEMF parameters on…

  8. Cognitive behavior therapy for obsessive-compulsive disorder in routine clinical care: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

    Behaviour Research and Therapy2022n=1,6693 influential citations

    Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has strong research support for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). However, less is known about how CBT performs when delivered in routine clinical care. A systematic review and meta-analysis was…

  9. A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials on the role of targeted therapy in the management of advanced gastric cancer: Evidence does not translate?

    Cancer Biology & Therapy20153 influential citations

    It is still uncertain if targeted therapy-based regimens in advanced gastric cancer actually produce survival benefit. To shed light on this important question, we performed a systematic review and meta-analyses on each relevant…

  10. Efficacy and safety of duloxetine in painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

    Systematic Reviews20233 influential citations

    Background Painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy (PDPN) is a key concern in clinical practice. In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we compared duloxetine and placebo treatments in terms of their efficacy and safety in patients…

Frequently asked

What dosage was studied?
• cognitive-behavioural treatments • Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) treatments, mainly herbal preparations; also manipulative/body-based therapies, alternative medical systems, and mind-body therapies (Varied by intervention; not consistently reported in abstract)
Are there safety considerations for Somatic Therapy?
• Safety reporting was poor; adverse events were not well characterized.

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