Table 5.
Long-term effects of combined therapy for anxiety and depressive disorders compared with antidepressive medication only: relative risk of having a positive outcome
| Ncomp | RR | 95% CI | I2 | 95% CI | NNT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-5 months after end of treatment | 6 | 1.60 | 1.03-2.48 | 75 | 43-89 | 3.41 |
| 6-8 months after end of treatment | 7 | 1.40 | 1.13-1.73 | 0 | 0-71 | 6.90 |
| 9-12 months after end of treatment | 10 | 1.51 | 1.25-1.84 | 13 | 0-56 | 4.52 |
| 13-24 months after end of treatment | 4 | 1.49 | 1.12-1.98 | 0 | 0-85 | 4.35 |
| All long-term outcomes pooled | 19 | 1.48 | 1.23-1.78 | 55 | 25-73 | 4.29 |
Ncomp – number of comparisons, NNT – Number needed to treat, RR – relative risk