💬In plain words
What the trial is, and whether it could suit you
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a common and often disabling condition in young people, characterised by distressing, intrusive thoughts, images or urges, and repetitive behaviours intended to reduce discomfort or prevent harm. Around 1% of adolescents in the UK experience OCD, with many cases beginning in childhood or adolescence. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is the recommended treatment for OCD in young people, but access to treatment is limited due to high demand, long waiting lists, and lack of trained clinicians.
A brief form of CBT for OCD, supported by workbooks, has previously shown promising results in research settings. However, it remains unclear whether this approach is feasible, acceptable, and effective when delivered within routine NHS child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS), especially for young people with co-occurring autism.
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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria:
Young people:
* Willing and able to give informed assent (if aged 11-15 years, and parent/carer consent is provided) or consent (if aged 16-18 years) for participation in the study.
* Aged 11 to 18 years at the time of recruitment.
* Diagnosed with OCD using the Anxiety Disorders Interview Schedule (ADIS) and OCD has been identified as the primary problem.
* If on pharmacotherapy for OCD, then stable dose for at least 6 weeks prior to trial entry.
* Able to speak and read English at a sufficient level to be able to read and understand the workbooks and materials and complete exercises in the workbooks.
* Willing to engage in the treatment.
* In the Investigator's opinion, is able and willing to comply with all trial requirements.
* Willing to allow his or her General Practitioner and consultant, if appropriate, to be notified of participation in the trial.
Parents/carers:
* Able and willing to provide written informed consent for their child's participation in the study.
* Able to read the parent/carer workbook and materials.
* Willing and able to participate.
Clinicians:
* Working within a participating NHS or NHS-commissioned service.
* Have a professional qualification in psychological therapy that includes training in CBT at or above post-graduate certificate level.
* Willing to participate.
* Clinical capacity and managerial approval to participate
Exclusion Criteria:
Young people:
* The clinical assessment indicates that risk/safeguarding cannot be safely managed within the service.
* Any other significant disease or disorder which, in the opinion of the Investigator, may either put the participants at risk because of participation in the trial, or may influence the result of the trial, or the participant's ability to participate in the trial.
* Evidence of learning difficulties identified by schools or evident at interview that would inhibit participation in cognitive components of therapy.
* Currently receiving a psychological intervention for OCD.
Parents/carers:
* No exclusion criteria.
Clinicians:
* No exclusion criteria
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