RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07622654

Effect of Emotion-Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Symptom Severity

The Effect of Emotion-Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Symptom Severity: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Sponsor

Mehmet Emrah Karadere

Enrollment

36 participants

Start Date

Oct 1, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder OCD

Summary

This study aims to investigate the effect of Emotion-Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) group psychotherapy on obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) symptom severity. Participants with OCD will be randomly assigned to either an ACT-based group psychotherapy arm or a supportive group psychotherapy arm. Each arm consists of 10 to 12 weekly sessions of 2 hours. Symptom severity, psychological flexibility, emotional awareness, functioning and quality of life will be assessed before and after the intervention.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 65 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying a behavioral approach called Emotion-Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Group Psychotherapy for people with ocd and obsessive-compulsive disorder. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 18 Years to 65 Years.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALEmotion-Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Group Psychotherapy

Structured group psychotherapy based on ACT principles targeting emotional awareness, acceptance of emotional experiences, cognitive defusion, present-moment focus, values clarification and committed action. Sessions are conducted face-to-face, once weekly, 2 hours per session, for 10-12 weeks.