Research Methodology
Recently published articles about Research Methods and Statistics
Clinical and Practical Psychopharmacology
Target Trial Emulation: A Concept Simply Explained
February 12, 2025
Target trial emulation can address study objectives that, for ethical or logistic reasons, cannot easily be examined in RCTs. Read this article to learn about the methodology and explore...
Clinical and Practical Psychopharmacology
Understanding Meta-Analysis Using Gestational Exposure to Cannabis and Birth Defects
November 20, 2024
Dr Andrade discusses strengths and limitations of two recent meta-analyses on birth defects associated with cannabis exposure, with a view to providing readers with a deeper understanding of how...
Original Research
Comorbidity and Quality of Life in Social Anxiety Disorder
May 27, 2024
Depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, and borderline personality disorder were associated with social anxiety disorder (SAD). Presence of these disorders was also associated with poorer mental health in those with...
Recent JCP Articles on Research Methods and Statistics
Original Research
Preference for Lisdexamfetamine vs CBT for Binge-Eating Disorder
May 7, 2025
CBT and pharmacotherapy with lisdexamfetamine resulted in significant improvements in binge-eating disorder. Participants’ preferences for treatments were not associated with sociodemographic or clinical characteristics and did not moderate treatment...
Commentary
Lower Risk of Cardiovascular Disorders in Antidepressant-Treated Women Veterans: Encouraging Findings but Concerns Remain
May 7, 2025
Comments on a study by Sumner et al that followed 609,546 women veterans for a mean of 8.8 years to look at associations of antidepressants with incident CVD.
Consensus Statement
Developing a Treatment-Resistant Depression Consultation Program, Part II: Assessment
May 7, 2025
Consensus recommendations about the goals of a consultation for treatment-resistant depression include establishing the primary diagnosis and comorbidities, clarifying symptoms, identifying goals, documenting treatment history, identifying treatment barriers, and...
Recent PCC Articles on Research Methods and Statistics
Case Report
Risperidone Long-Acting Injection Reduced Emergency Visits in a Patient With Comorbid Autism Spectrum and Borderline Personality Disorders
May 1, 2025
This case demonstrates that LAI risperidone may support emotional and interpersonal improvements in a patient with both borderline personality disorder and autism spectrum disorder.
