Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in adults receiving psychological treatment within NHS Talking Therapies services. Mental and Behavioural Disorders
Conditions
Interventions
Participants are randomly allocated to one of three study arms:
Waiting list control (A)
Participants allocated to the waiting list receive no active psychological treatment for Obsessive-Compulsive D
Sponsors
Anglia Ruskin University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Completed referral and assessment from NHS Talking Therapies and indicated ‘Yes’ to contact for research participation. 2. OCD working diagnosis confirmed via structured clinical assessment routinely used within NHS Talking Therapies. 3. All participants must be aged 18 to 65 specifically experiencing symptoms and goals indicating Obsessive Compulsive Disorder requiring treatment with a Therapist. 4. Any prescribed medication is GP concordant and has been stable for three months, to control for psychopharmacological effects. 4. Amenable to either webcam or in-person treatment. 5. To attend individual therapy sessions at a reasonable and regular frequency e.g., weekly. 6. To complete therapy in English without the aid of translation services. 7. Comorbid affective disorders e.g., major depressive disorder, are secondary to OCD. OCD to be the clear dominant pathology and the reason for seeking treatment.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Individuals not meeting NHS Talking Therapies suitability criteria for outpatient psychological therapy. 2. Awaiting diagnosis of learning disability. 3. Current or pending diagnosis of neurodevelopmental condition e.g., ADHD, where treatment adaptation would be required beyond the scope of the study protocol. 4. Current significant alcohol or drug misuse. 5. Simultaneously being under the care of other mental health services or on waiting list for alternative psychotherapeutic service.
Countries
England, United Kingdom
Contacts
Public ContactLaura Laken
Outcome results
None listed