Effects of Treatment Setting on Outcomes of Flexibly-Dosed Intensive Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Pediatric OCD: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial
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Naqqash, Zainab
Best, John R
Franco-Yamin, Diana
Qiu, Serene T
Ferreira, Jessica S
Deng, Xiaolei
Hannesdottir, Dagmar Kr
Oberth, Carla
Belschner, Laura
Negreiros, Juliana
Farrell, Lara J
Stewart, S Evelyn
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Introduction: Optimizing individual outcomes of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) remains a priority. Methods: Youth were randomized to receive intensive CBT at a hospital clinic (n = 14) or within their home (n = 12). Youth completed 3 × 3 h sessions (Phase I) and up to four additional 3-h sessions as desired/needed (Phase II). An independent evaluator assessed youth after Phase I, Phase II (when applicable), and at 1- and 6-months post-treatment. A range of OCD-related (e.g., severity, impairment) and secondary (e.g., quality of life, comorbid symptoms) outcomes were assessed. Results: Families' satisfaction with the treatment program was high. Of study completers (n = 22), five youth (23%) utilized no Phase II sessions and 9 (41%) utilized all four (Median Phase II sessions: 2.5). Large improvements in OCD-related outcomes and small-to-moderate benefits across secondary domains were observed. Statistically-significant differences in primary outcomes were not observed between settings; however, minor benefits for home-based treatment were observed (e.g., maintenance of gains, youth comfort with treatment). Discussion: Intensive CBT is an efficacious treatment for pediatric OCD. Families opted for differing doses based on their needs. Home-based treatment, while not substantially superior to hospital care, may offer some value, particularly when desired/relevant. Clinical Trial Registration: www.ClinicalTrials.gov; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03672565, identifier: NCT03672565.
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Frontiers in Psychiatry
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© 2021 Selles, Naqqash, Best, Franco-Yamin, Qiu, Ferreira, Deng, Hannesdottir, Oberth, Belschner, Negreiros, Farrell and Stewart. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) and the copyright owner(s) are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.
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Clinical sciences
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exposure and response prevention
family treatment
home-based treatment
stepped care
treatment trial
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Selles, RR; Naqqash, Z; Best, JR; Franco-Yamin, D; Qiu, ST; Ferreira, JS; Deng, X; Hannesdottir, DK; Oberth, C; Belschner, L; Negreiros, J; Farrell, LJ; Stewart, SE, Effects of Treatment Setting on Outcomes of Flexibly-Dosed Intensive Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Pediatric OCD: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial, Frontiers in Psychiatry, 2021, 12, pp. 669494