Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 and up

French bibliotherapy program for obsessive-compulsive symptoms

Official title: Effect of the French Version If the Metagognitive Bibliotherapy Program "MYMCT" on Obsessive-compulsive Symptoms

Run by Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice · NCT06494735 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a French self-help reading program to see if it can help people with obsessive-compulsive disorder feel better without changing their medication.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment114 (estimated)
SponsorCentre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Nice)
StatusRecruiting
StartedSeptember 1, 2024
Main results expectedDecember 1, 2027
Study endsDecember 1, 2027
Registry record updatedSeptember 27, 2024
Trial IDNCT06494735 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are individuals diagnosed with OCD who have stable psychiatric medication and can communicate effectively in French.

Probably not a fit

Patients with psychotic or bipolar disorders, or those participating in other conflicting clinical trials, may not benefit from this study.

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

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the effectiveness of the French version of the Metacognitive Bibliotherapy Program 'MYMCT' in reducing symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It aims to provide an accessible, unguided self-help intervention based on cognitive behavioral therapy principles, particularly focusing on metacognitive strategies. Participants will be individuals diagnosed with OCD who have not changed their psychiatric medication in the past three months and are proficient in French. The study seeks to address the treatment gap for OCD, especially exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this program could provide a valuable self-help resource for individuals with OCD, improving their symptoms and overall quality of life.

How similar studies have gone: While bibliotherapy is a growing field, the specific application of metacognitive strategies in OCD treatment is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* With OCD diagnosed by a psychiatrist,
* Unchanged psychiatric medication over the past 3 months,
* Have a good command of the French language,

Exclusion Criteria:

* Person with a psychotic or bipolar comorbidity diagnosed by a psychiatric physician
* Person participating simultaneously in another clinical trial interfering with the results of the present study

Where it's running

  • CHU de Nice
    Nice, France
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Bruno GIORDANA, Dr — Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice
  • Study coordinator: Bruno GIORDANA, Dr
  • Email: giordana.b@chu-nice.fr

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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.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.