ReviewJournal of pain research2025
Efficacy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Kinesiophobia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
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3 citing papers in PubMed.
- Latent profiles of kinesiophobia and associated factors in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a cross-sectional study.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Article
- Kinesiophobia in stroke patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a cross-sectional study based on latent profile analysis.Frontiers in neurology · 2026Article
- Green exercise and kinesiophobia among Chinese adolescents: the mediating role of self-efficacy.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
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Abstract
Background: Kinesiophobia presents a significant barrier to rehabilitation across multiple conditions. While cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) holds potential for addressing phobic responses, its specific efficacy against kinesiophobia requires clarification. Purpose: To systematically evaluate CBT's efficacy in reducing kinesiophobia among adults. Methods: Following Cochrane guidelines, two independent reviewers searched six international databases (PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, EBSCO, Web of Science, Scopus) and four Chinese databases (SinoMed, CNKI, VIP, WanFang) for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on CBT interventions targeting kinesiophobia, from inception through November 2024. Independent dual review was conducted for study selection, data extraction, and quality assessment (Cochrane Risk of Bias tool). Random-effects meta-analyses were performed using RevMan 5.4 and Stata 12, with heterogeneity quantified by I² statistics. Results: Eight trials with 938 participants were included. CBT demonstrated significantly greater reduction in kinesiophobia scores versus controls (MD=-5.67, [95% CI:-6.99, -4.35], Conclusion: This meta-analysis provides robust evidence that CBT effectively reduces kinesiophobia, particularly as monotherapy for lumbar conditions with sustained follow-up. Clinicians should prioritize CBT implementation to enhance recovery. While results are compelling, confirmatory trials with rigorous methodology and adequate power are warranted.
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