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Executive Functions and Reinforcement Sensitivity in Women With Obsessive Compulsive Symptoms

University of Bojnord

Status
Completed
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT04221841
Enrollment
365
Registered
2020-01-09
Start date
2019-10-01
Completion date
2019-12-22
Last updated
2020-01-14

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Conditions

Executive Dysfunction, Obsessive-Compulsive Symptom

Brief summary

Methods: The study population consisted of all adult women living in Sabzevar city (Iran). Using cluster sampling, 365 women were selected as the study sample. Participants completed Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory, Sensitivity to Punishment and Sensitivity to Reward Questionnaire - Revised and Clarified (SPSRQ-RC) as well as Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function (BRIEF). Data analysis was conducted using correlation and regression tests.

Interventions

correlation

Sponsors

Malahat Amani
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to 54 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

having age between 18 to 54, be female, be literacy,

Exclusion criteria

be male, be illiteracy, having psychotic disorders

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
executive functions1 monthIt was measured by behavior rating inventory of executive function. it consists of 75 items that are measured on a 5-point Likert scale. subscales include inhibition, shift, emotional control, self-monitoring, initiation, working memory, planning/organization, task monitoring and organization of materials. min and max scores are 0 and 150. respectively. the higher scores indicate problems in executive functions.
obsessive-compulsive symptom1 monthit was measured by the Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory. This inventory contains 42 items that are measured on a 5-point Likert scale. It consists of the sub-scales of washing, controlling, doubting, ordering, obsession, hoarding, and neutralizing. the higher scores are probably an indicator of obsessive-compulsive disorder.
reinforcement sensitivity1 monthit was measured by Sensitivity to Punishment and Sensitivity to Reward Questionnaire: This 20-item scale measures sensitivity to reward and sensitivity to punishment, which is scored on a 5-point Likert scale (from totally correct to totally incorrect). the higher scores in subscales of sensitivity to punishment and Sensitivity to Reward indicate high activity in punishment and reward systems.

Countries

Iran

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026