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No evidence of a control group response in exercise randomised controlled trials in people with schizophrenia: A systematic review and meta-analysis

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Increased control group responses (CGR) make it more difficult to establish the effectiveness of interventions to improve symptoms in schizophrenia. We conducted a meta-analysis of CGR within randomised control trials (RCTs) comparing exercise and a control condition in people with schizophrenia. We found no evidence of a CGR for total, positive or negative symptoms. Control group responses do not negatively impact exercise RCTs that have clearly demonstrated substantial beneficial effects of exercise in this population.
Journal: Psychiatry Research
ISSN: 0165-1781
Issue: 3
Volume: 229
Pages: 840 - 843
Publication year:2015
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IOF-keylabel:yes
BOF-publication weight:1
CSS-citation score:1
Authors:International
Authors from:Higher Education
Accessibility:Closed