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

Comparison 3. CBT vs other specific interventions.

Outcome or subgroup title No. of studies No. of participants Statistical method Effect size
1 ADHD symptoms (clinician) 2 97 Std. Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) ‐0.58 [‐0.98, ‐0.17]
1.1 CBT vs relaxation + educational support 1 78 Std. Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) ‐0.52 [‐0.97, ‐0.06]
1.2 CBT vs cognitive training 1 19 Std. Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) ‐0.84 [‐1.78, 0.11]
2 ADHD symptoms (self‐reported) 4 156 Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) ‐0.44 [‐0.88, ‐0.01]
2.1 CBT vs relaxation + educational support 1 72 Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) ‐0.78 [‐1.26, ‐0.29]
2.2 CBT vs cognitive training 1 19 Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) ‐0.20 [‐1.10, 0.71]
2.3 CBT vs psychoeducation 1 32 Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) 0.12 [‐0.57, 0.82]
2.4 CBT vs skills handouts 1 33 Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) ‐0.71 [‐1.42, ‐0.00]
3 Inattention (self‐reported) 2 65 Std. Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) ‐0.12 [‐0.61, 0.37]
3.1 CBT vs psychoeducation 1 32 Std. Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.15 [‐0.54, 0.85]
3.2 CBT vs skills handouts 1 33 Std. Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) ‐0.39 [‐1.08, 0.30]
4 Hyperactivity: CBT vs psychoeducation 1   Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) Subtotals only
5 Impulsivity: CBT vs psychoeducation 1   Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) Subtotals only
6 Clinical Global Impression (clinician) 2   Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) Subtotals only
6.1 CBT vs relaxation + educational support 1 78 Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) ‐0.53 [‐1.09, 0.03]
6.2 CBT vs psychoeducation 1 32 Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.18 [‐0.19, 0.55]
7 Clinical Global Impression: CBT vs psychoeducation (self‐reported) 1   Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) Subtotals only
8 Depression (self‐reported) 3 84 Std. Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) ‐0.27 [‐0.70, 0.16]
8.1 CBT vs cognitive training 1 19 Std. Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) ‐0.41 [‐1.32, 0.51]
8.2 CBT vs psychoeducation 1 32 Std. Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) ‐0.10 [‐0.80, 0.59]
8.3 CBT vs skills handouts 1 33 Std. Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) ‐0.35 [‐1.04, 0.34]
9 Anxiety (self‐reported) 2 65 Std. Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) ‐0.46 [‐0.95, 0.04]
9.1 CBT vs psychoeducation 1 32 Std. Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) ‐0.34 [‐1.04, 0.36]
9.2 CBT vs skills handouts 1 33 Std. Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) ‐0.57 [‐1.27, 0.13]
10 Quality of life (self‐reported) 3   Std. Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) Subtotals only
10.1 CBT vs cognitive training 1 19 Std. Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) ‐0.28 [‐1.19, 0.62]
10.2 CBT vs psychoeducation 1 32 Std. Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.33 [‐0.37, 1.03]
10.3 CBT vs skills handouts 1 33 Std. Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.17 [0.42, 1.92]