Metacognitive Therapy for Patients With Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Metacognitive Therapy Versus Exposition With Response Prevention for Patients With Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Cognitive behavior therapy is the most effective treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder. However, the majority of treated patients remain symptomatic. The metacognitive therapy by Wells (1997) could achieve substantial gains in first pilot studies. The purpose of this study is to investigate this approach with a randomized controlled trial by comparing metacognitive therapy with exposure and response prevention for obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Primary diagnosis: obsessive-compulsive disorder
• German-speaking
• Agreeing to participate, verified by completion of informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Current or past diagnosis of substance dependence, psychosis, neurological conditions
• Mental retardation