SynthesisFrontiers in psychiatry2024
A systematic review of treatment for impulsivity and compulsivity.
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9 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Inhibitory control training and unhealthy behaviours: a meta-analysis testing short and long- term effects in clinical and at-risk populations.Scientific reports · 2026Pooled it
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- Investigating the impact of CBT on reducing impulsive clothing purchases among youths: A cognitive distortion perspective.Medicine · 2026Trial
- Trait impulsivity prospectively predicts lower methadone treatment retention: moderation by pain catastrophizing.Addiction science & clinical practice · 2026Observational
- Celebrity worship and empty self.BMC psychology · 2026Article
- Longitudinal analysis of behavioral addictions among children and adolescents in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- Women's experiences of changes in related men's impulsivity and domestic violence following men's participation in the ReINVEST clinical trial.BMC public health · 2025Article
- Overlapping Spectrum of Impulsivity and Compulsivity Across Psychiatric Disorders: A Narrative Review on Dimensional Perspectives.The Eurasian journal of medicine · 2025Article
- Recognition, management, and patient perspectives of impulsive-compulsive disorders in Parkinson's disease.Journal of Parkinson's disease · 2025Article
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Abstract
Introduction: The aim of this study was to comprehensively review existing treatments for impulsivity and compulsivity in non-substance addictions, driven by the importance of these factors in addictive disorder development and treatment efficacy. Methods: A systematic review carried out following PRISMA guidelines identified 14 articles from a total of 764 studies, highlighting the limited literature that is available on psychological treatments for non-substance addictions, in particular studies focusing on impulsivity and compulsivity. The studies were categorized by behavioral addiction type. Results: For compulsive sexual behavior and problematic pornography use, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) has shown significant improvements in compulsivity. In gambling disorder, interventions like cognitive bias modification and motivational interviewing combined with CBT have been effective in reducing impulsivity. Cognitive-behavioral therapy was advocated for compulsive shopping, although results varied. For problematic internet use, dialectical behavior therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy have been effective in addressing impulsivity. Despite literature supporting CBT for most behavioral addictions, the review noted that some articles indicate that dialectical behavior therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy were also effective for problematic internet use, suggesting different underlying mechanisms for this type of addiction. Discussion: It also highlighted limitations, including the small number of studies and the lack of standardized assessment measures. Further research is needed to understand underlying mechanisms and develop tailored treatments for impulsivity and compulsivity in non-substance addictions. These findings offer new directions for research and intervention guidelines in behavioral addictions.
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