Evaluating a treatment for veterans with obsessive-compulsive disorder

A Mixed-Methods Economic Evaluation of Exposure and Response Prevention in Veterans with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

['FUNDING_OTHER'] · MICHAEL E DEBAKEY VA MEDICAL CENTER · NIH-10879793

This study is looking at how well a therapy called Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) works for veterans with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) when delivered online, compared to a group that will receive Stress Management Training, to see which helps them feel better and function well in their daily lives.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_OTHER']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorMICHAEL E DEBAKEY VA MEDICAL CENTER (nih funded)
Locations1 site (HOUSTON, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-10879793 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This research investigates the effectiveness of Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), a behavioral therapy, for veterans suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The study will compare telehealth-delivered ERP to a control group receiving Stress Management Training, aiming to assess improvements in functioning and the feasibility of implementing ERP within the Veterans Health Administration. By utilizing mixed-method economic evaluations, the research will also explore the trade-offs of different treatment strategies for OCD in veterans.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are veterans diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder who have not received adequate treatment.

Not a fit: Patients who do not have obsessive-compulsive disorder or those who have already received effective treatment may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve treatment access and outcomes for veterans with obsessive-compulsive disorder.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results for telehealth interventions in mental health, suggesting potential success for this approach in treating OCD.

Where this research is happening

HOUSTON, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
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