Pediatric OCD Treatment Study II: Methods and Design
Author Information
Author(s): Jennifer B Freeman, Molly L Choate-Summers, Abbe M Garcia, Phoebe S Moore, Jeffrey J Sapyta, Muniya S Khanna, John S March, Edna B Foa, Martin E Franklin
Hypothesis
A two-doctor model including a highly-trained CBT therapist for OCD would be more efficacious than a single-doctor model.
Conclusion
The study aims to determine if a simplified CBT approach can effectively augment medication management for children with OCD who have had a partial response to treatment.
Supporting Evidence
- Previous studies have shown that CBT is effective for treating OCD in children.
- The study aims to fill gaps in current pediatric OCD research regarding augmentation treatments.
- Children with OCD often have a partial response to medication, indicating a need for additional treatment options.
Takeaway
This study is trying to find out if kids with OCD can get better with a simpler type of therapy that their doctor can teach them, instead of needing to see a special therapist.
Methodology
The study is a masked randomized parallel group controlled trial comparing medication management with two types of CBT augmentation over 12 weeks.
Limitations
The study may not generalize to populations outside the U.S. where medication use differs.
Participant Demographics
Youth ages 7-17 with a primary diagnosis of OCD who are partial responders to SRI pharmacotherapy.
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