Virtual reality plus CBT for obsessive-compulsive disorder
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether immersive virtual reality therapy combined with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can reduce obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) symptoms. It may help if your OCD symptoms are moderate to severe and you’re able to safely use virtual reality.
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Who can take part
- Be between 18 and 50 years old
- Have a DSM-5 diagnosis of OCD
- Have OCD symptom severity on a standard OCD scale (Y-BOCS) of 16 or higher
- Be off OCD medicines for at least 8 weeks, OR have stable OCD medication (same type and dose) for at least 1 month
- Have had no other psychological therapy in the past
- Be able to tolerate virtual reality discomfort and do the VR sessions safely
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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