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Family Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

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Recruiting

Led By S. Evelyn Stewart, MD

Research Sponsored by University of British Columbia

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Current DSM IV-TR Axis I diagnosis of childhood-onset OCD; Moderate to severe OCD (CY-BOCS≥16/40)

Male or female, aged 5-18 years old

Must not have

Current diagnosis of psychosis

Current diagnosis of bipolar disorder

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up baseline, midpoint, completion of 12 gf-cbt sessions, one-month follow-up

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial will evaluate a type of therapy to treat OCD in children, testing its effects on OCD symptoms and functioning compared to a control group. #OCD #CBT #FamilyTherapy

Who is the study for?

This trial is for children and teens aged 5-18 with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). They must speak English, have a moderate to severe form of OCD, and be able to give informed consent along with their parents. Those with bipolar disorder, psychosis, mental retardation, autism spectrum disorders or substance abuse issues cannot participate.

What is being tested?

The study tests Group-based Family Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (GF-CBT) in treating pediatric OCD. Ninety participants will receive GF-CBT while another ninety on a waitlist serve as controls. The comparison focuses on changes in OCD severity and functioning after twelve GF-CBT sessions.

What are the potential side effects?

Since the intervention involves therapy rather than medication, typical medical side effects are not expected. However, participants may experience emotional discomfort or increased anxiety when confronting fears during CBT.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I have been diagnosed with severe childhood-onset OCD.

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I am between 5 and 18 years old.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I have been diagnosed with psychosis.

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I have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ baseline, midpoint, completion of 12 gf-cbt sessions, one-month follow-up

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~baseline, midpoint, completion of 12 gf-cbt sessions, one-month follow-up

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline, midpoint, completion of 12 gf-cbt sessions, one-month follow-up for reporting.