F42
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: After obtaining written informed consent, socio-demographic information will be collected using a brief interview. Axis I diagnoses, OC-symptom dimensions and severity of OCD and the level of
Sponsors
Universitätsklinikum Freiburg
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: primary diagnosis of obsessive-compulsive disorder according to DSM, clinically relevant OC symptoms, (i.e. a Y-BOCS global score >12 or a score of >=8 in either obsession or compulsion subscale at study inclusion), underlying beliefs associated with the obsession / about the consequences of not performing their compulsions (assessed with the Brown Assessment of Beliefs Scale), age between 18 and 65 years, sufficient comprehension of the German language
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Comorbid generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), psychosis or mania according to DSM, suicidal tendencies as measured according to the Suicidal Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R), severe depression defined as having a BDI-II score > 29, currently undergoing inpatient therapy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Experience-sampling method: Current obsessive symptoms, level of insight and antecedent way of dealing with intrusions (use of thought control strategies, a mindful way of dealing with intrusions, engaging in compulsions) is measured repeatedly (10 times a day on 6 consecutive days). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Global insight level is assessed with the Brown Assessment of Beliefs Scale before starting Ecological Momentary Assessment. The use of thought control strategies is assessed using the TCQ, depression is assessed with BDI-II, obsessive beliefs will be assessed using the OBQ. | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactSarah Landmann
Universitätsklinikum Freiburg
Outcome results
None listed