Randomized trial of the efficacy of trial-based cognitive therapy for obsessive-compulsive disorder: preliminary findings
Trends Psychiatry Psychother. (Online)
; 45: e20210247, 2023. tab, graf
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Abstract Introduction Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is the fourth most prevalent mental disorder and is a disabling condition. OCD is associated with anatomical and functional changes in the brain, in addition to dysfunctional cognitions. The treatments of choice are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and exposure and response prevention (ERP). Trial-based cognitive therapy (TBCT) is a recent and empirically validated psychotherapy with a focus on restructuring dysfunctional negative core beliefs (CBs). The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of TBCT relative to ERP for treatment of OCD. Methods A randomized, single-blind clinical trial was conducted, randomizing 26 patients for individual treatment with TBCT (n = 12) or ERP (n = 14). The groups were evaluated at baseline, at the end of 3 months (12 sessions), and at 3, 6, and 12-month follow-ups. Results Both approaches reduced the severity of symptoms with large effect sizes. These results were maintained at the 12-month follow-up assessment. Conclusion TBCT may be a valid and promising treatment for this disorder.
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LILACS
Tipo de estudo:
Clinical_trials
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Diagnostic_studies
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En
Revista:
Trends Psychiatry Psychother. (Online)
Assunto da revista:
Medicina Cl¡nica
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Patologia
Ano de publicação:
2023
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Article
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Brasil
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Estados Unidos
País de publicação:
Brasil