Personalized Computerized Inhibitory Control Training for OCD

New York State Psychiatric Institute1 site in 1 country11 target enrollmentFebruary 2015

ConditionsObsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Overview

Phase: Not Applicable
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Sponsor: New York State Psychiatric Institute
Enrollment: 11
Locations: 1
Primary Endpoint: Obsessive-compulsive symptoms measured after 3 weeks of treatment
Status: Completed
Last Updated: 8 years ago

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Sites Similar Trials

Overview

Brief Summary

This study will evaluate the effects of a computerized training program coupled with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for OCD.

Detailed Description

This study will evaluate the effectiveness of a computerized training program (called Personalized Computerized Inhibitory Training, or PCIT) coupled with cognitive behavioral therapies (CBT) consisting of Exposures and Response Prevention in treating obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) in patients who previously underwent CBT, but still have residual symptoms.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

February 2015

End Date

January 2018

Last Updated

8 years ago

Study Type

Interventional

Study Design

Single Group

Sex

All

Investigators

Sponsor

New York State Psychiatric Institute

Responsible Party

Sponsor

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

•Principal diagnosis of OCD (assessed by SCID).
•Clinically significant OCD symptoms (Y-BOCS score of at least 16).
•Have a history of completing a trial of at least 1 EX/RP sessions.
•Have access to a computer or laptop.

Exclusion Criteria

•Individuals with the following disorders will excluded: bipolar, psychosis, current major depressive disorder (assessed by SCID).
•Patients with head injury and loss of consciousness of more than five minutes or a neurological condition affecting the central nervous system.
•Patients taking a psychiatric medication will be asked to maintain a stable dose for 6 weeks prior to study entry.
•Vision or hearing loss (although individuals with vision corrected by glasses or contacts will not be excluded).
•Active suicidality warranting immediate clinical care.