RecruitingISRCTN74790966
Focused CBT compared with usual OCD care
Researchers compare focused cognitive behavioural therapy with usual psychological care for obsessive-compulsive symptoms.
Psychological therapyUnited Kingdom
Understand this study
What is this study about?
Researchers are comparing focused cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with usual care for obsessive compulsive symptoms at two NHS talking-therapy services.
Who could participate?
Adults aged 18 or older with OCD confirmed at assessment and clinical-level symptoms. Sufficient English to use the questionnaires and workbooks, and access to study materials, are required.
What does the protocol involve?
Participants are assigned at random to focused CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) or usual care, which can include guided self-help or computerized CBT. Focused CBT uses workbook modules and six to eight 30-minute sessions online or face-to-face.
- Listed locations
- United Kingdom
- Visits and schedule
- Focused CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy): 6–8 sessions of 30 minutes; usual-care schedules differ.
- Study activities
- Therapy, workbook exercises and questionnaires
What to know before participating
Your treatment and care
Starting or changing the dose of antidepressant or anti-anxiety medication within the previous month is an exclusion criterion. The protocol also excludes acute suicide or safeguarding risk that cannot be managed.
A point to clarify
This summary does not cover all risks or eligibility requirements. What risks or changes to my care would apply to me?
Things to check before joining
Study start dateNot clearly listed
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrollment listed in the registry
- Not clearly listed
- Sponsor
- Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Sponsor type
- Non-profit organization
- Study type
- Other
- Intervention type
- Other / unclear
- Locations
- United Kingdom
- Age range
- From 18 Years to 120 Years
- Official registry ID
- ISRCTN74790966
- Official title
Show the full official title
Comparison of focused cognitive behavioural therapy and treatment as usual in the treatment of OCD
Recruitment & locations
Currently recruitingA study may be recruiting, but some locations may no longer be accepting participants. Confirm availability with the research team.
United Kingdom
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Questions about this study
Who is behind this study?
The study sponsor is Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust.
Who can participate?
This study is for people with OCD. Listed age limits: 18 years to 120 years. Other eligibility criteria apply.
Is this study still recruiting?
The registry lists this study as recruiting.
