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The Efficacy of Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD): A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

by Easton Kirby 1,*
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Universidad Católica de Cuenca
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JPHE  2022 5(2):151; https://doi.org/10.xxxx/xxxxxx
Received: 2 July 2022 / Accepted: 5 August 2022 / Published Online: 1 November 2022
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Abstract

Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) has been recognized as a promising treatment for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluates the efficacy of IPT in reducing depressive symptoms and improving overall functioning in individuals with MDD. Through a comprehensive review of the literature, the meta-analysis synthesizes effect sizes from RCTs assessing the effectiveness of IPT compared to control conditions (e.g., waitlist, supportive therapy) in targeting core symptoms of MDD, including depressed mood, anhedonia, guilt, and interpersonal difficulties. Additionally, it examines potential moderators of treatment outcomes, such as treatment duration, frequency of sessions, therapist experience, and participant characteristics (e.g., age, gender), to better understand the factors influencing the effectiveness of IPT for MDD.

Keywords: Interpersonal Psychotherapy; IPT; Major Depressive Disorder; MDD; meta-analysis; randomized controlled trials; psychological intervention;
Copyright: © 2022 by Kirby. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

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Kirby, E. The Efficacy of Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD): A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Journal of Public Health & Environment, 2022, 5, 151. doi:10.xxxx/xxxxxx
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Kirby E. The Efficacy of Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD): A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Journal of Public Health & Environment; 2022, 5(2):151. doi:10.xxxx/xxxxxx
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Kirby, Easton 2022. "The Efficacy of Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD): A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials" Journal of Public Health & Environment 5, no.2:151. doi:10.xxxx/xxxxxx

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