JOURNAL ARTICLE

Challenging Heights: Findings from a Proof-of-Principle Randomized Controlled Trial Testing Interpretation Bias Modification as an Adjunct to Exposure Therapy for Acrophobic Patients.

  • Published In: Psychology & Psychiatry Journal, 2026. P. 403 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

The article focuses on a randomized controlled trial investigating the effectiveness of adding Cognitive Bias Modification - Interpretation (CBM-I) training to exposure therapy for treating acrophobia. The study involved 81 patients diagnosed with acrophobia, all of whom received exposure therapy, followed by either CBM-I or a sham training. Results indicated that while CBM-I led to a greater initial reduction in interpretational biases, these effects were not sustained over time, as both groups showed improvements across various outcomes. The findings suggest that while CBM-I may enhance cognitive change temporarily, its long-term benefits require further refinement for optimal efficacy in conjunction with exposure therapy. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Psychology & Psychiatry Journal. 2026/02, p403
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Health and Medicine
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:1944-2718
  • Accession Number:191535912
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