Behavior Therapy for Children and Adolescents With Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Launched by NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH (NIMH) · Nov 2, 1999
Trial Information
Current as of April 29, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
To evaluate a standardized multicomponent cognitive behavioral treatment program for child and adolescent obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The treatment program consists of individual Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for the OCD child plus a concurrent family intervention designed to reduce OCD-related family conflict, facilitate family disengagement from the affected child's OCD behavior, and rebuild normal family interaction patterns. The ERP/Family Treatment Program is compared with Relaxation Training (RT).
OCD is a chronic, often disabling disorder in childhood that has been...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • -
- Patients must have:
- • Obsessive-compulsive disorder for which he/she has not received medication.
About National Institute Of Mental Health (Nimh)
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is a leading federal agency dedicated to advancing the understanding and treatment of mental health disorders through innovative research and clinical trials. As part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), NIMH focuses on a broad spectrum of mental health issues, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and developmental disorders. By fostering collaboration among researchers, clinicians, and the community, NIMH aims to translate scientific discoveries into effective interventions and improve mental health outcomes for individuals across the lifespan. Through its commitment to rigorous research methodologies and ethical standards, NIMH plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of mental health care and policy.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Los Angeles, California, United States
Patients applied
Trial Officials
John C. Piacentini, PhD
Principal Investigator
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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