Effect of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in OCD Highlighted by Neuropsychological Tests and MRI: Pathophysiology and Treatment Outcome Predictors

Effect of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in OCD Highlighted by Neuropsychological Tests and MRI: Pathophysiology and Treatment Outcome Predictors

OCD patients are assessed before and after treatment using diagnostic tools, rating scales neuropsychological assessment and functional and structural MR-scans.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Steady state medication 3 months prior to the study

Exclusion Criteria:

1. History of head trauma or other organic brain disease
2. Pregnancy.
3. Pacemaker or other ferromagnetic materials in the body.
4. Comorbid psychiatric illnesses assessed using SCAN- interview (30) other than moderate depression (Ham-D<17) or anxiety disorders.
5. Antipsychotics