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October 202624

Clinical ResearchPsychiatry

Can't Name It, Can't Log Off: Alexithymia and Problematic Internet-Related Behaviors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

This preregistered systematic review and meta-analysis examined quantitative associations between alexithymia and problematic Internet-related behaviors (PIB), including problematic Internet, smartphone, social media…

Cyberpsychol Behav Soc NetwOct 11, 2026Read summary
Case ReportPsychiatry

Diagnosis and Management of Nitazene Dependence in Sydney, Australia: A Case Series.

Six young adult men presented to a metropolitan Sydney public hospital in severe opioid withdrawal after nitazene use. Five had regularly vaped products they believed contained cannabinoids or nicotine; toxicology…

Drug Alcohol RevOct 10, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchPsychiatry

Exploring the Neural Mechanisms of Acupuncture Stimulation in Autism Spectrum Disorder: Protocol for a Randomized, Sham-Controlled, Multimodal Neuroimaging Trial.

This protocol describes a randomized, sham-controlled, stratified 2×2 trial designed to examine brain differences associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and the acute neural response to acupuncture.

JMIR Res ProtocOct 10, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPsychiatry

Magnitude and Moderators of Depressive Symptom Improvement in Digital Placebo Arms: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis examined blinded randomised controlled trials using digital placebos as comparators and reporting PHQ-9 outcomes.

J Med Internet ResOct 9, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPediatrics

Effect of Digital Technology-Based Interventions on Core Symptoms and Cognitive Function in Children With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis pooled 37 randomized controlled trials of digital interventions for children with ADHD, covering computer-based interventions, serious video games, exergames, and virtual…

J Med Internet ResOct 9, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPsychiatry

Rehabilitative efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy-based intervention for chronic fatigue syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for fatigue, physical functioning, and psychological health in people with chronic fatigue syndrome.

Medicine (Baltimore)Oct 9, 2026Read summary
Case ReportPlastic Surgery

Staged bilateral reverse sural artery flap reconstruction for severe frostbite of both feet in a patient with schizophrenia: A case report.

A 25-year-old man with acute psychosis walked barefoot in subzero conditions for about 12 hours, sustaining deep frostbite of both heels and multiple toes.

Medicine (Baltimore)Oct 9, 2026Read case
Case ReportAnesthesiology

Bionic sleep therapy combined with multimodal management for chronic insomnia with alcohol withdrawal-related symptoms: A case report.

A 71-year-old man with more than 15 years of insomnia used 100 to 200 mL of Chinese baijiu nightly to sleep. Attempts to stop drinking brought worsening insomnia, restlessness, palpitations, sweating, and intense…

Medicine (Baltimore)Oct 9, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchPsychiatry

Efficacy and Safety of Saffron and Ashwagandha for Stress-Related Mental Health Outcomes: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.

This PRISMA-compliant systematic review synthesised randomised controlled trial evidence on saffron and ashwagandha for stress-related mental health outcomes. It included 31 RCTs among 34 eligible studies.

J Vis ExpOct 9, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPsychiatry

Estimating the Economic Value of Supported Online Parent-Led Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to Prevent Child Anxiety Problems: Economic Evaluation of the MYCATS Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial.

This economic evaluation alongside the MYCATS parallel-group, superiority cluster randomised trial assessed supported online parent-led cognitive behavioural therapy (OSI+TS) plus usual school practice versus usual…

J Med Internet ResOct 8, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPsychiatry

Prevalence of mental health outcomes among trans and gender diverse adults: a global systematic review and meta-analysis.

This global systematic review and meta-analysis pooled mental health outcome estimates among trans and gender diverse adults. It included 207 studies with 134,071 participants across 52 countries.

Psychol MedOct 8, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOncology (Medical)Open access

Efficacy of technology-based psychosocial interventions on quality of life and psychological outcomes in adolescent and young adult survivors of childhood cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

This systematic review and meta-analysis pooled randomized controlled trials of technology-based psychosocial interventions for adolescent and young adult survivors of childhood cancer.

Support Care CancerOct 8, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPsychiatryOpen access

The relationship between fear of negative evaluation and social anxiety: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the association between fear of negative evaluation (FNE) and social anxiety (SA) across 143 studies and 146 independent samples, including 80,285 participants.

BMC PsycholOct 8, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPsychiatry

Early interventions for primary care patients with stress-related mental ill health: a randomised controlled non-inferiority trial of a nurse-led collaborative care intervention versus cognitive behavioural therapy.

This randomised controlled non-inferiority trial compared nurse-led collaborative care (CC) with psychologist-guided self-help cognitive behavioural therapy (GSH-CBT) in 172 adults with mild to moderate stress-related…

BMJ Ment HealthOct 7, 2026Read summary
Case ReportNeurology

Fregoli syndrome in an adolescent with Moyamoya disease.

An early adolescent with known Moyamoya disease developed acute psychosis after a febrile illness accompanied by headache and vomiting.

BMJ Case RepOct 7, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchGeriatrics

Dose- and modality-specific effects of exercise on BDNF and depression in middle-aged and older adults with mild cognitive impairment: A Bayesian network meta-analysis.

This Bayesian network dose-response meta-analysis examined randomized controlled trials of exercise in adults aged 50 years or older with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), assessing peripheral brain-derived neurotrophic…

PLoS OneOct 7, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPsychiatryOpen access

Prediction models for postpartum post-traumatic stress disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed multivariable models predicting post-traumatic stress disorder within 12 months after childbirth.

Arch Womens Ment HealthOct 7, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPsychiatryOpen access

Anxiety and Depression in Athletes of Different Levels Without Current Injury: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analyses.

This systematic review and random-effects meta-analysis examined anxiety and depression in athletes across competitive levels, including those without current injury.

J Athl TrainOct 7, 2026Read summary
Case ReportPsychiatryOpen access

Managing 7-Hydroxymitragynine Use Disorder with Buprenorphine-Naloxone.

A patient who had used kratom to stop illicit opioids developed tolerance and transitioned to 7-hydroxymitragynine, believing the plant-derived product was safe.

Hawaii J Health Soc WelfOct 7, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchPsychiatry

Effectiveness of psychosocial interventions addressing informal caregivers' mental health: an umbrella systematic review with 26,481 participants.

This umbrella systematic review and random-effects meta-analysis assessed psychosocial interventions for the mental health of informal caregivers, grouped by care recipients’ clinical conditions.

Clin Psychol RevOct 7, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPsychiatry

Randomised controlled trial of fluoxetine versus naltrexone in compulsive sexual behaviour disorder.

This randomized controlled trial compared the efficacy and tolerability of fluoxetine and naltrexone in 80 participants with compulsive sexual behaviour disorder (CSBD).

BMJ Ment HealthOct 6, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPsychiatry

Effectiveness of Chatbots in Mental Health Screening and Assessment: Systematic Review.

This systematic review evaluated the effectiveness of chatbots and AI-based conversational agents for mental health screening and assessment in adults.

JMIR Ment HealthOct 6, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPsychiatry

Reliability of Childhood Autism Rating Scale, Second Edition, Assessments Using Telepsychiatry for Children With Neurodevelopmental Disorders and Their Caregivers: Randomized Feasibility Study.

This randomized feasibility study evaluated the interrater reliability of the Childhood Autism Rating Scale, Second Edition (CARS2) between telepsychiatry and face-to-face assessments in 73 children aged 6 to 17 with…

JMIR Form ResOct 6, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPsychiatry

Australian Digital Mental Health Services for Anxiety and Depression: Meta-Analysis and Comparison Study.

This meta-analysis evaluated the effectiveness and uptake of three Australian digital mental health services (DMHSs) for anxiety and depression. Over 282,000 consumers accessed these services from 2013 to 2021.

JMIR Form ResOct 6, 2026Read summary

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