scholarly journals Unguided Internet‐based cognitive‐behavioral therapy for obsessive‐compulsive disorder: A randomized controlled trial

2020 ◽  
Vol 37 (12) ◽  
pp. 1208-1220
Author(s):  
Johanna Schröder ◽  
Nathalie Werkle ◽  
Barbara Cludius ◽  
Lena Jelinek ◽  
Steffen Moritz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral ◽  
Obsessive Compulsive ◽  
Compulsive Disorder ◽  
Randomized Controlled

scholarly journals Guided Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Japanese Patients With Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial

10.2196/18216 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. e18216
Author(s):  
Kazuki Matsumoto ◽  
Sayo Hamatani ◽  
Takuya Makino ◽  
Taku Uemura ◽  
Futoshi Suzuki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Japanese Patients ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral ◽  
Obsessive Compulsive ◽  
Compulsive Disorder ◽  
Randomized Controlled

Background Cognitive behavioral therapy for obsessive-compulsive disorder has been established, but access to this therapy in Japan is limited. Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy may improve treatment accessibility and sufficiently improve obsessive-compulsive symptoms. There are few randomized controlled trials examining the effectiveness of internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy in patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder. We designed a randomized controlled trial protocol to assess the effectiveness of guided internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy in Japanese patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder. Objective We aimed to develop a protocol for a randomized controlled trial of internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy in Japanese patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder. Methods The randomized controlled trial will compare internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy treatment and usual care groups, each consisting of 15 participants (n=30) diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder. We will evaluate the effectiveness of a 12-week intervention. The primary outcome of symptom severity will be measured using the Yale-Brown Obsessive-Compulsive Scale. Secondary outcomes will be assessed with the Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory, Beck Anxiety Inventory, Patient Health Questionnaire-9, Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7, Working Alliance Inventory-Short Form, and the Euro Qol – 5 Dimension. All measures will be assessed at weeks 0 (baseline) and 12 (follow-up). In the statistical analysis comparing treatment effects, the least-squares means and their 95% CIs will be estimated by analysis of covariance with the change in total outcomes scores at week 12. All comparisons are planned, and all P values will be two-sided, with values <.05 considered statistically significant. Results The study will be performed from January 2020 to March 2021, and results are expected to be available in mid-2021. Conclusions The trial will demonstrate whether internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy improves access and is more effective than more usual care for patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder in Japan. Trial Registration University Hospital Medical Information Network (UMIN) 000039375; https://upload.umin.ac.jp/cgi-open-bin/ctr/ctr_view.cgi?recptno=R000044422 International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID) DERR1-10.2196/18216

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