Patients with a primary problem descriptor of obsessive compulsive disorder as identified at triage and confirmed at first assessment with therapist. Mental and Behavioural Disorders
Conditions
Interventions
The present randomised control trial aims to compare the efficacy of focused CBT with treatment as usual for OCD at two NHS Talking Therapy services . Focused CBT draws on the methodology outlined by
Sponsors
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 120 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Aged 18+ 2. Any gender 3. Problem descriptor of OCD both at triage and confirmed at first assessment with their therapist 4. Clinical level OCD symptoms on OCI total and/or subscales 5. Sufficient understanding of English to complete questionnaires and workbooks
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Pre-enrolment exclusion criteria as set by services will be the following: 1. Lack of capacity to consent 2. Alcohol or substance misuse that would impact therapy and which the individual is unwilling to reduce Trial exclusion criteria will be: 1. Acute suicide or safeguarding risk that cannot be managed 2. Current enrolment in another research study 3. Introduction or altered dose of antidepressant or anti-anxiety medication within the past month 4. Presence of a long-term health condition as their main problem 5. Inability to access study materials (e.g. no access to the internet)
Countries
England, United Kingdom
Contacts
Public ContactSaarim Aslam
Outcome results
None listed