Brief Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) for Adolescent OCD in Routine Clinical Practice

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a common and often disabling condition in young people, characterised by distressing, intrusive thoughts, images or urges, and repetitive behaviours intended to reduce discomfort or prevent harm. Around 1% of adolescents in the UK experience OCD, with many cases beginning in childhood or adolescence. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is the recommended treatment for OCD in young people, but access to treatment is limited due to high demand, long waiting lists, and lack of trained clinicians. A brief form of CBT for OCD, supported by workbooks, has previously shown promising results in research settings. However, it remains unclear whether this approach is feasible, acceptable, and effective when delivered within routine NHS child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS), especially for young people with co-occurring autism. This single-arm feasibility trial aims to explore whether brief CBT can be delivered effectively in routine NHS and NHS-commissioned services to young people aged 11-18 years with OCD as their main presenting problem. The trial will also assess whether the intervention is acceptable to young people, their parents/carers, and clinicians, and whether outcomes are comparable to existing evidence. Intervention Overview: The brief CBT intervention consists of five core sessions, with the option of two additional booster sessions, delivered over 24 weeks. Sessions are delivered face-to-face by trained clinicians a…

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