Summary:
If unwanted intrusive thoughts keep you from living your life, digital interventions may be able to help.
The Center for OCD and Related Disorders at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) is running a national research study testing two different digital health interventions for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). One is a smartphone application (“app”) delivered cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program and the other is an online health and well-being program. We hope that digital interventions will help make treatment for OCD easier to access.
Research study participation involves an equal chance of receiving 12 weeks of an app-based CBT program, OR 12 weeks of an online health and well-being program. Participants are assigned randomly – like the flip of a coin – to the app-based CBT program (Group A) or to the health and well-being program (Group B). The research study lasts for 6 months, plus one additional 1 year follow-up. Participation is as follows:
- A baseline visit (3 hours) which takes place over Zoom.
- 12 weeks of access to a no-cost program, either app-based CBT OR web-based health and well-being, guided by a personal coach
- 4 assessments (45 min) at 6 weeks, 12 weeks, 3-months, and 12-months which take place over Zoom
- A possible interview (1.5 hours) with our technology team to give feedback on the programs.
In order to participate in this research study, you cannot take part in other therapy or counseling at the same time and any psychiatric medications you are taking cannot change.
We will compensate you for your time (up to $175).