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. 2018 Mar 23;2018(3):CD010840. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD010840.pub2

Comparison 1. CBT vs unspecific control conditions.

Outcome or subgroup title No. of studies No. of participants Statistical method Effect size
1 ADHD symptoms (observer) 3   Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) Subtotals only
1.1 CBT vs supportive therapy 1 81 Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) ‐0.56 [‐1.01, ‐0.12]
1.2 CBT vs waiting list 2 126 Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) ‐1.22 [‐2.03, ‐0.41]
2 ADHD symptoms (self‐reported) 7   Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) Subtotals only
2.1 CBT vs supportive therapy 2 122 Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) ‐0.16 [‐0.52, 0.19]
2.2 CBT vs waiting list 5 251 Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) ‐0.84 [‐1.18, ‐0.50]
3 Inattention (clinician) 2   Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) Subtotals only
3.1 CBT vs supportive therapy 1 81 Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) ‐2.47 [‐4.43, ‐0.51]
3.2 CBT vs waiting list 1 83 Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) ‐4.1 [‐4.00, ‐2.20]
4 Inattention: CBT vs waiting list (self‐reported) 4 244 Std. Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) ‐1.10 [‐1.37, ‐0.82]
5 Hyperactivity‐impulsivity: CBT vs waiting list (clinician) 1   Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) Subtotals only
6 Hyperactivity‐impulsivity: CBT vs waiting list (self‐reported) 4 244 Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) ‐0.60 [‐0.98, ‐0.22]
7 Depression (self‐reported) 6   Std. Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) Subtotals only
7.1 CBT vs supportive therapy 1 81 Std. Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.07 [‐0.36, 0.51]
7.2 CBT vs waiting list 5 258 Std. Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) ‐0.36 [‐0.60, ‐0.11]
8 Anxiety: CBT vs supportive therapy (clinician) 1   Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) Subtotals only
9 Anxiety: CBT vs waiting list (self‐reported) 4 239 Std. Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) ‐0.45 [‐0.71, ‐0.19]
10 State anger: CBT vs waiting list (self‐reported) 1   Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) Subtotals only
11 Trait anger: CBT vs waiting list (self‐reported) 1   Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) Subtotals only
12 Self‐esteem (self‐reported) 2   Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) Subtotals only
12.1 CBT vs Supportive Therapy 1 81 Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.0 [‐1.85, 1.85]
12.2 CBT vs Waiting list 1 43 Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) 12.40 [4.55, 20.25]
13 Quality of life: CBT vs waiting list (self‐reported) 2 64 Std. Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.21 [‐0.29, 0.71]