Computerized Training for Individuals Diagnosed With Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders

Emotional Reactivity Training for Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a chronic and disabling disorder that costs the economy over $2 billion annually and represents a significant public health problem. This study aims to build on our understanding of aberrant emotional processing in OCD. The proposed project tests whether a computerized training aimed to alter emotional processes, can relieve repetitive thoughts and behaviors.

Inclusion Criteria:

• age 18 years old and older
• primary diagnosis of OCD
• sufficient severity of OCD symptoms
• Stable on psychotropic or other medication
• capacity to provide informed consent

Exclusion criteria:

• psychiatric or medical conditions that make participation unsafe
• concurrent use of any medications that might increase the risk of participation
• concurrent Cognitive-Behavioral therapy for OCD