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This review aims to evaluate the efficacy of cognitive behavioural therapy in treating body dysmorphic disorder compared to placebo or other interventions.

January 17, 2026Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy

The Efficacy of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in the Management of Body Dysmorphic Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

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This review aims to evaluate the efficacy of cognitive behavioural therapy in treating body dysmorphic disorder compared to placebo or other interventions.
Conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.
Synthesised standardised mean differences and confidence intervals for various outcomes.
Evaluated evidence quality using the GRADE framework.
Assessed heterogeneity through statistical methods like the I² statistic.
CBT significantly improved BDD symptoms with a standardised mean difference of -1.17.
Body image concerns showed substantial improvement with a standardised mean difference of -1.90.
Global functioning improved with a standardised mean difference of 0.63.

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MAManal AbdallaQatar University RMRayyan MukhtarQatar University SESalma ElgamalHamad Medical Corporation

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A systematic review finds that cognitive behavioural therapy significantly improves symptoms of body dysmorphic disorder, suggesting its effectiveness for treatment.

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Abdalla et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/696b2616d2a12237a93495b3 https://doi.org/10.1002/cpp.70218

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A systematic review finds that cognitive behavioural therapy significantly improves symptoms of body dysmorphic disorder, suggesting its effectiveness for treatment.

The Efficacy of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in the Management of Body Dysmorphic Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

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The Efficacy of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in the Management of Body Dysmorphic Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

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