Neural Mechanisms of Obsessive-compulsive Disorder (OCD) Treatment Failure
The aim of this study is to understand why patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) fail in therapy. To understand the neural mechanisms involved in exposure therapy that support success and clinical improvement in order to improve therapy outcomes for OCD patients.
| Condition(s) | Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder |
|---|---|
| Status | Recruiting |
| Study type | Observational |
| Summary | The aim of this study is to understand why patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) fail in therapy. To understand the neural mechanisms involved in exposure therapy that support success and clinical improvement in order to improve therapy outcomes for OCD patients. |
| Who can participate | Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) * Fluent in written and spoken English * Normal/corrected to normal vision * Expecting to start OCD therapy Exclusion Criteria: * Autism spectrum disorder, psychosis, schizophrenia, addiction, substance abuse, bipolar, hoarding, or Tourette disorder * Hearing conditions: tinnitus, ear inflammation, hearing sensitivity, hearing loss, requires hearing aids * Colour blindness * Severe learning disabilities |
| Ages | 18 Years to 55 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Lead sponsor | University College, London |
| Locations | London, United Kingdom |
| Start date | 2021-11-10 |
| NCT ID | NCT05520398 |
| Official listing | https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05520398 |