Evidence-Based Outcome Research: A practical Guide to Conducting Randomized Controlled Trials for Psychological Interventions Edited by Arthur M. Nezu and Christine Maguth Nezu The randomized controlled trial (RCT) has been the gold standard methodology for decades as the means of testing the efficacy of both psychological and medical treatments. Use of such technology has aided greatly in identifying important evidence-based psychosocial interventions for a variety of mental health and physical health problems. Yet the perception of RCTs today remains plagued by doubt, as many trials continue to be conducted without a full understanding of the methodology. Evidence-Based Outcome Research brings together experts across clinical, methodological, statistical, and ethical arenas to provide cutting-edge, practical advice for all types of researchers interested in conducting psychosocial outcome investigations. By working together across disciplines, the authors attempted to leave no stone unturned in this comprehensive study of RCT process, from concept through final analysis. Topics addressed include CONSORT guidelines, assessment, methodology and design, data analysis, and special issues such as diversity and ethical concerns. […] Arthur M. Nezu, Ph.D., ABPP, is currently Professor in the Departments of Psychology, Medicine, and Community Health and Prevention at Drexel University, he is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association, the Association for Psychological Science, the Society for Behavior Medicine, the American Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Psychology […] serves on several editorial boards for scientific and professional journals.[…] Christine Maguth Nezu, PhD, ABPP, is currently Professor of Psychology and Associate Professor of Medicine at Drexel University. Previously, she was Associate Provost for Research and Scientific Integrity Officer for the Medical College of Pennsylvania and Hahnemenn University. She is currently President-Elect of the American Board of Professional Psychology and a Fellow of the American Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Psychology, as well as the Academy of Cognitive Therapy. She has served on numerous journal editorial boards and has reviewed grants for the Department of Education and the National Institutes of Health.