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Behavioral Intervention

Computerized Training for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (EmRT Trial)

N/A
Waitlist Available
Research Sponsored by Stanford University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Primary diagnosis of OCD
Capacity to provide informed consent
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to 2 months
Awards & highlights

EmRT Trial Summary

This trial will test whether a computerized training can relieve symptoms of OCD by altering emotional processing.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults over 18 with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) who can consent to participate. They should have noticeable OCD symptoms and be stable on any current medications. People with other serious psychiatric or medical conditions, those taking risky medications, or undergoing Cognitive-Behavioral therapy for OCD cannot join.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study is testing a computerized training program designed to change emotional processes in order to reduce repetitive thoughts and behaviors associated with OCD. The goal is to see if this digital intervention can improve the condition of people living with OCD.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since the intervention involves computerized training rather than medication, traditional physical side effects are not expected. Participants may experience fatigue or discomfort from using a computer for extended periods.

EmRT Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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My primary diagnosis is OCD.
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I understand and can agree to the study's procedures and risks.

EmRT Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to 2 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and up to 2 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Savings Inventory Revised Scale (for participants diagnosed with hoarding disorder)
Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale (for participants diagnosed with OCD)

EmRT Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: Active TrainingExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
OCD and hoarding disorder participants will receive active emotional reactivity training (14 sessions) via computer.
Group II: Passive TrainingPlacebo Group1 Intervention
OCD and hoarding disorder participants will receive passive computerized training (14 sessions) via computer.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Computerized Training
2018
N/A
~10

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Stanford UniversityLead Sponsor
2,386 Previous Clinical Trials
17,334,003 Total Patients Enrolled
15 Trials studying Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
1,398 Patients Enrolled for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Media Library

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Research Study Groups: Active Training, Passive Training
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Clinical Trial 2023: Computerized Training Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT03182075 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

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Are there currently open slots for volunteers in this trial?

"This medical research is no longer actively accepting participants, as per information on clinicaltrials.gov. Originally posted in April 2018 and last updated June 2022, the trial has reached its capacity of 999 patients; however, there are other trials that continue to search for volunteers."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Nebraska
Texas
Pennsylvania
Other
How old are they?
18 - 65
What site did they apply to?
Stanford University
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
Did not meet criteria
~1 spots leftby Apr 2025