Exercise and Health Intervention for Patients With Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Psychiatric |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Psychiatry / Psychology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - 65 |
| Updated: | 4/21/2016 |
| Start Date: | November 2010 |
| End Date: | March 2015 |
Testing the Efficacy of an Exercise Intervention for Patients With OCD
The purpose of this study is to test the effect of a moderate-intensity aerobic exercise
intervention for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) patients interested in reducing
symptoms. The investigators expect that this project will contribute much needed knowledge
about the role that aerobic exercise can play in managing the effects of OCD. If
moderate-intensity aerobic exercise is efficacious in helping individuals with OCD manage
obsessions and compulsions, this will establish that aerobic exercise may be a valuable
adjunct to other OCD treatments such as medication and therapy.
intervention for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) patients interested in reducing
symptoms. The investigators expect that this project will contribute much needed knowledge
about the role that aerobic exercise can play in managing the effects of OCD. If
moderate-intensity aerobic exercise is efficacious in helping individuals with OCD manage
obsessions and compulsions, this will establish that aerobic exercise may be a valuable
adjunct to other OCD treatments such as medication and therapy.
Inclusion Criteria:
1. are between 18 and 65 years of age
2. are sedentary, i.e. have not participated in regular aerobic physical exercise for at
least 90 minutes per week during the past three months
3. currently engaged in at least 12 weeks of stable dose pharmacotherapy and/or are
currently engaged in cognitive-behavioral therapy for the past 13 weeks
4. meet Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-IV (DSM-IV) criteria for
OCD as assessed by the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM Disorders, Patient
Version (SCID-P)
5. have Y-BOCS score greater than 16
Exclusion Criteria:
1. DSM-IV diagnosis of substance abuse/dependence except for nicotine dependence
2. DSM-IV diagnosis of anorexia or bulimia nervosa
3. DSM-IV diagnosis of bipolar disorder
4. history of psychotic disorder or current psychotic symptoms
5. current suicidality or homicidality
6. marked organic impairment
7. physical or medical problems that would not allow for safe exercise participation
8. current pregnancy or intent to become pregnant during the next 12 weeks
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