What question did this study set out to answer?

To evaluate the effectiveness of AVATAR therapy in reducing auditory hallucinations (AVH) symptoms.

April 15, 2026BJPsych OpenOpen Access

Audio Visual Assisted Therapy Aid for Refractory Auditory Hallucinations (AVATAR) therapy for voice hearers: systematic review and meta-analysis

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To evaluate the effectiveness of AVATAR therapy in reducing auditory hallucinations (AVH) symptoms.
Conducted a systematic review of existing literature
Performed a meta-analysis to combine findings from multiple studies
Assessed effectiveness across different control groups
AVATAR therapy significantly reduces AVH symptoms
Findings were consistent despite varied control groups
Ambiguous evidence on secondary outcomes and long-term follow-ups

Implication

Systematic review finds AVATAR therapy reduces symptoms of auditory hallucinations in voice hearers, suggesting its effectiveness.

Abstract

Findings suggest that AVATAR therapy is effective at reducing AVH symptoms. Considering heterogeneous control groups and less clear evidence for secondary outcomes and longer follow-ups, further research is warranted.

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Opper et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69df2c62e4eeef8a2a6b17a1 https://doi.org/10.1192/bjo.2026.11014

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Implication

Systematic review finds AVATAR therapy reduces symptoms of auditory hallucinations in voice hearers, suggesting its effectiveness.

Audio Visual Assisted Therapy Aid for Refractory Auditory Hallucinations (AVATAR) therapy for voice hearers: systematic review and meta-analysis

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Audio Visual Assisted Therapy Aid for Refractory Auditory Hallucinations (AVATAR) therapy for voice hearers: systematic review and meta-analysis

Key Points

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Abstract

Discussion

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