Effect of Emotion-Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Symp… (NCT07622654) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effect of Emotion-Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Symptom Severity
Turkey (Türkiye)36 participantsStarted 2025-10-01
Plain-language summary
This study aims to investigate the effect of Emotion-Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) group psychotherapy on obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) symptom severity. Participants with OCD will be randomly assigned to either an ACT-based group psychotherapy arm or a supportive group psychotherapy arm. Each arm consists of 10 to 12 weekly sessions of 2 hours. Symptom severity, psychological flexibility, emotional awareness, functioning and quality of life will be assessed before and after the intervention.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosis of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder according to DSM-5 criteria
* Age between 18-65 years
* Minimum literacy level
* Willingness to participate and providing informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Age over 65 years
* Diagnosis of alcohol or substance use disorder
* Comorbid psychotic disorder or intellectual disability
* Any change in psychiatric treatment (medication or psychotherapy) in the last 3 months
* Comorbid psychiatric disorder that would impair group therapy compliance
* History of cognitive impairment due to dementia, organic brain syndrome or other neurological/organic pathology
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Obsessive-Compulsive Symptom Severity
Timeframe: Baseline and 10-12 weeks (post-treatment)