Internet-based Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Internet-based Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) is an effective treatment for obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) but there is a lack of properly trained CBT therapists. One possible treatment alternative is Internet-based CBT (ICBT) with minimal therapist input. The aim of this study was therefore to evaluate ICBT for OCD.

This is a randomized controlled trial with 101 participants. The control group receives support therapy on demand on the Internet.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Primary diagnosis of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
• At least 18 years old
• Able to read and write in swedish
• Computer access

Exclusion Criteria:

• other primary diagnosis
• substance abuse,
• psychosis,
• bipolar disorder,
• suicidal ideation,
• adjusted pharmacological treatment the last two months
• current psychological treatment for OCD,
• been treated with CBT the last two years,
• serious somatic disease,
• Y---BOCS>31
• hoarding as primary OCD subtype