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Psychological Treatment for Intrusive Thoughts
Study Summary
This trial is testing whether psychological treatment can help people with repetitive negative thinking who have trouble stopping unwanted thoughts and shifting their attention.
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Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Trial Design
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- My ADHD affects my ability to focus on tasks.I am seeking treatment mainly because I can't stop worrying or thinking negatively.You have been diagnosed with a severe mental illness like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder in the past.I have not changed or stopped any mental health medications recently.I am currently in psychotherapy or plan to start during the study.I do not have any health issues that would prevent me from participating.You have a problem with drugs or alcohol that could affect your treatment.I can use a computer and do tasks that require quick responses.You have thoughts of harming yourself or someone else and require immediate medical attention.I have tried therapy or meditation for OCD, GAD, or depression.My condition requires medical intervention.I am between 18 and 60 years old.You must be right-handed.You currently reside in Massachusetts.You have a history of head injury or neurological disease, mental retardation, or intellectual disability that would make it difficult for you to take part in the study.
- Group 1: Supportive Psychotherapy (SPT)
- Group 2: Emotion Regulation Therapy - Attention Regulation (AR-ERT)
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are any new enrollees being taken into this clinical experiment?
"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov's data affirms that this trial, which was originally posted on April 30th 2021, is actively recruiting potential participants. Approximately 98 people are needed from 1 medical facility for the study to be successful."
Does this research endeavor accept participants of a more advanced age?
"This study is available to adults aged 18-60."
What criteria must potential participants meet to qualify for this trial?
"This clinical trial is seeking 98 volunteers who are between 18 and 60 years old, with a diagnosis of obsessive-compulsive disorder."
To what extent can this medical study accommodate participants?
"Affirmative. As per the information available on clinicaltrials.gov, this medical study is actively seeking participants and was first posted in April 2021 with an update made in August 2022. The goal is to recruit 98 patients from a single site."
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