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NCT Number: NCT02378896

Personalized Computerized Inhibitory Control Training for OCD

This study will evaluate the effects of a computerized training program coupled with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for OCD.

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Key information

Conditions

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Anxiety Disorders Mental Disorders

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

New York State Psychiactic Institute

New York, 10032, United States

About this study

This study will evaluate the effectiveness of a computerized training program (called Personalized Computerized Inhibitory Training, or PCIT) coupled with cognitive behavioral therapies (CBT) consisting of Exposures and Response Prevention in treating obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) in patients who previously underwent CBT, but still have residual symptoms.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Principal diagnosis of OCD (assessed by SCID).
  • Clinically significant OCD symptoms (Y-BOCS score of at least 16).
  • Have a history of completing a trial of at least 1 EX/RP sessions.
  • Have access to a computer or laptop.

Exclusion criteria

  • Individuals with the following disorders will excluded: bipolar, psychosis, current major depressive disorder (assessed by SCID).
  • Patients with head injury and loss of consciousness of more than five minutes or a neurological condition affecting the central nervous system.
  • Patients taking a psychiatric medication will be asked to maintain a stable dose for 6 weeks prior to study entry.
  • Vision or hearing loss (although individuals with vision corrected by glasses or contacts will not be excluded).
  • Active suicidality warranting immediate clinical care.

Treatment and study plan

Personalized Computer Program

Behavioral

Training with a personalized computerized inhibitory training program

Cognitive behavioral therapy

Behavioral

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), consisting of Exposure and Ritual Prevention Therapy

Primary outcomes

  1. Obsessive-compulsive symptoms measured after 3 weeks of treatment

    Time frame: 3 weeks

    measured by Yale Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale (YBOCS)

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

New York State Psychiatric Institute

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2015
Primary completion
2017
Study completion
2018
First posted
Mar 4, 2015
Registry last updated
Jan 29, 2018

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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