Clinical trial Recruiting at 2 sites Interventional Ages 15 to 60

Natural psychotherapy for treating obsessive-compulsive disorder

Official title: Study on Therapeutic Mechanism of Natural Psychotherapy for Neurosis

Run by Beijing HuiLongGuan Hospital · NCT06443125 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if natural psychotherapy can help people with obsessive-compulsive disorder improve their thinking, mood, and sleep.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages15 Years to 60 Years
SexAll
Enrollment50 (estimated)
SponsorBeijing HuiLongGuan Hospital
Academic / other
Locations2 sites (Hefei, Anhui and 1 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedAugust 1, 2023
Main results expectedAugust 1, 2025
Study endsAugust 1, 2025
Registry record updatedDecember 27, 2024
Trial IDNCT06443125 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are individuals aged 15-60 with a diagnosis of obsessive-compulsive disorder lasting at least 12 months.

Probably not a fit

Patients with significant physical diseases or a history of substance abuse 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 natural psychotherapy in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) by examining cognitive functions, emotional states, and other relevant indicators in patients. It employs advanced techniques such as EEG and fMRI to investigate the underlying pathological mechanisms of OCD. The goal is to assess the therapeutic effects of natural psychotherapy on cognitive impairments, mood disturbances, and sleep issues associated with neurosis, ultimately providing a scientific basis for rehabilitation strategies.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could offer a novel and effective treatment option for patients suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder.

How similar studies have gone: While there is ongoing research into psychotherapy for OCD, this specific approach using natural psychotherapy and advanced imaging techniques is relatively novel.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Have a diagnosis of obsessive-compulsive disorder or compulsive behavior
* Duration of symptoms for not less than 12 months
* Age 15-60 years old.
* You can participate in the whole experiment and offline assessment in Beijing

Exclusion Criteria:

* Documented disease of physical diseases including, but not limited to stroke, tumor, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, seizure, epilepsy, history of brain trauma
* Subjects who suffered from alcohol or illegal drug abuse/dependence

Where it's running

  • Anhui Mental Health Center
    Hefei, Anhui, China
    Recruiting
  • Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
    Beijing, China
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Xiang-Yang Zhang, M.D., Ph.D — Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Science
  • Study coordinator: Zhang Y Xiang, M.D., Ph.D
  • Email: zhangxy@psych.ac.cn
  • Phone: +86-10-62710644

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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.
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