Using Personalized Assessments in the Treatment of Childhood OCD

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age8-17
SponsorJohns Hopkins University

About this trial

The primary purpose of this study is to learn whether personalized assessment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) symptoms in childhood OCD using mobile health technology are feasible and acceptable for youth and parents. The investigators will also examine whether personalized cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) that is informed by personalized OCD assessments yields better clinical outcomes when compared to standard CBT for youth with OCD

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

be 8-17 years of age;

meet diagnostic criteria for a primary diagnosis of OCD on a structured clinical interview;

have moderate OCD severity as evidenced by a CY-BOCS total score of ≥16;

medication free and/or on a stable dose of medication 8 weeks prior to study participation;

Disqualifiers

the presence of psychotic disorder, bipolar disorder, or autism spectrum disorders;

significant suicidal ideation that warrants medical intervention;

concurrent psychotherapy for OCD;

inability to complete scales, or attend visits.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Personalized Assessments
  • Standard of Care

Treatment groups

30 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators