Concentrated exposure and response prevention for children with OCD

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial evaluates the preliminary outcomes of a concentrated exposure and response prevention approach for children aged 6-12 years with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Conducted at Uppsala University Hospital, the study involves trained therapists delivering treatment in an outpatient setting. Participants will receive psychoeducation in a group format followed by individual exposure and response prevention sessions concentrated over one week. The study aims to assess treatment effects on OCD symptoms, functional impact, family accommodation, and clinician ratings of severity and improvement.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* The patient fulfills the diagnostic criteria of obsessive-compulsive disorder
* The patient and the legal guardians have said yes to receiving the concentrated exposure with response prevention - treatment

Exclusion Criteria:

* The patient/legal guardians are unable to communicate in Swedish

Where it's running

• Uppsala University Hospital
  Uppsala, Region Uppsala, Sweden Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Vendela Zetterqvist, Ph D, Associate Professor — Uppsala University Hospital
• Study coordinator: Vendela Zetterqvist, Ph D, Associate professor
• Email: vendela.zetterqvist@uu.se
• Phone: +46 (0)768107060

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.