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The effect of cognitive behavioral therapy on cognitive fusion, emotion control, and psychological distress in patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder.

The effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy on cognitive fusion, emotion control, and psychological distress in patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20260523069502N1
Enrollment
30
Registered
2026-05-26
Start date
2026-06-13
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-01

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Obsessive-compulsive disorder. Obsessive-compulsive disorder

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: The cognitive-behavioral treatment intervention protocol for obsessive-compulsive disorder will be conducted in 12 60-minute sessions as follows:

Sponsors

Islamic Azad University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Diagnosis of obsessive-compulsive disorder based on DSM-5 criteria by a psychologist Having at least a high school diploma to understand questionnaires and therapy sessions Not participating in other similar psychological treatments, such as ACT, at the same time

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Having other severe psychiatric disorders, such as schizophrenia, severe bipolar disorder, or psychotic disorders Having a cognitive disability or severe physical problems that prevent effective participation in therapy sessions Use of psychiatric medications before the start of the study

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Cognitive fusion. Timepoint: Measurements will be conducted at pre-test, post-test, and three-month follow-up after the post-test. Method of measurement: Gillanders Cognitive Fusion Questionnaire (CFQ).;Emotion control. Timepoint: Measurements will be conducted at pre-test, post-test, and three-month follow-up after the post-test. Method of measurement: Emotion Control Questionnaire (ECQ).;Psychological distress. Timepoint: Measurements will be conducted at pre-test, post-test, and three-month follow-up after the post-test. Method of measurement: Psychological distress questionnaire (DASS).

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactBehnam Makondi

Islamic Azad University

1971306010@iau.ir+98 61 3334 8421

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 11, 2026