Obssessive Compulsive Disorder
Conditions
Interventions
This is an open intervention essay using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy +Exposure and Response Prevention in an online group format for the treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Three differe
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Sponsors
Instituto de Psiquiatria da Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro -IPUB
Instituto de Psiquiatria da Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro -IPUB
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Current diagnosis of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD); The OCD must be the most severe disorder; Be in regular treatment with a psychiatrist at the clinic and on stabilized medication for at least one month and willing to remain on a fixed dose during study participation (unless advised by a physician of necessary change); 18 years old; Ability to read and complete questionnaires; Minimum score of 4 on the Clinical Global Impression (CGI).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Presence of psychotic disorders, bipolar disorder, mental retardation, recent history of alcohol or other substance abuse or dependence, severe personality disorder (as assessed by the attending physician); Severe organic medical disorder; Significant current or recent suicide risk; Any concomitant psychotherapy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The expectation is to find a reduction in OCD symptoms following the intervention of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy combined with Exposure and Response Prevention. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The expectation is an increase in psychological flexibility and improvement in the quality of life for patients with OCD. | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactCarla Loureiro
Instituto de Psiquiatria da Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro -IPUB
Outcome results
None listed