Efficacy studies examine the effects of treatment when it is delivered by therapists in real-world practice settings with the kinds of clients therapists normally see in their practices.

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Efficacy studies examine the effects of treatments under ideal and controlled conditions, typically using highly selected participants and delivered by highly trained therapists, as opposed to effectiveness studies which assess treatments in real-world practice settings.

Efficacy Studies Examine the Effects of Treatment When It Is