Search / Trial NCT00000384

Treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in Children

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA · Nov 2, 1999

Trial Information

Current as of December 14, 2024

Completed

Keywords

Adolescence Child Cognitive Therapy Combined Modality Therapy Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Placebos Sertraline Patient Education Psychotherapy

ClinConnect Summary

To contrast the degree and durability of improvement in pediatric obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), patients will be treated with 1 of 6 conditions (3 active treatments and 3 control treatments): sertraline alone (SER), OCD-specific Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), both SER and CBT (SER plus CBT), pill placebo (PBO), pill PBO plus Educational Support (ES), and SER plus ES.

One in 200 youth suffers from OCD, yet relatively few receive appropriate treatment. Both CBT and medication appear beneficial in controlled studies; however, the relative efficacy of CBT and medication, alone and in...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • -
  • Patients must have:
  • DSM-IV diagnosed OCD.

Trial Officials

Edna B. Foa, PhD

Principal Investigator

John S. March, MD, MPH

Principal Investigator

About University Of Pennsylvania

The University of Pennsylvania, a prestigious Ivy League institution located in Philadelphia, is renowned for its commitment to advancing medical research and improving healthcare outcomes. As a clinical trial sponsor, the university leverages its extensive resources, interdisciplinary expertise, and cutting-edge facilities to conduct innovative studies across various therapeutic areas. With a focus on translating scientific discoveries into clinical applications, the University of Pennsylvania fosters collaborations among leading researchers, clinicians, and industry partners, ensuring rigorous trial design and adherence to ethical standards. Through its dedication to excellence in research and education, the university plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of medicine.

Locations

Durham, North Carolina, United States

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

People applied

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

Trial updated

Estimated completion

Not reported

Discussion 0

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