At the time of this study, intensive residential treatment (IRT; a therapy module for severe, treatment-resistant OCD) was recently developed and showed promise for treating serious OCD. Multiple studies by… Read more »
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The effects of brief consultation to families of OCD treatment refusers: A pilot outcome study
Although multiple treatment modalities can reduce or remove OCD symptoms, some people with OCD refuse to engage in them. This can be for a variety of reasons, including uncertainty or… Read more »
Clinical and genetics studies of OCD with and without tics
At the time of this study, a key focus of research was exploring the genetics behind OCD and its comorbidities. Genetic association studies were conducted to look at how certain… Read more »
Multi-site study of CBT treatment failures
Cognitive behavioral therapies (CBT) are a group of evidence-based treatments for OCD, including cognitive therapy, behavioral therapy, exposure and response prevention therapy (ERP). Despite their overall efficacy, some people with… Read more »
T-cell characterization after Streptococcal M-protein inoculation and superantigen administration: A role for superantigens in neuropsychiatric disorders
One angle of research into PANDAS/PANS looked at Group A Streptococcus — the bacteria responsible for strep throat infections that cause neuroinflammation and the development of OCD symptoms in some… Read more »
Sutphin, Sara W.
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How to be featured on the IOCDF Social Channels
Welcome to the ultimate guide on how to be featured on the International OCD Foundation’s (IOCDF) social channels! @iocdf on Instagram, @iocdf on Twitter, International OCD Foundation on Facebook, International… Read more »
Genetic studies of the glutamate system in childhood OCD including gene interaction
At the time of this study, interest in the genetic factors behind OCD was high, with some evidence from neuroimaging and animal studies pointing to the role of genes affecting… Read more »
Family genetic studies of obsessive compulsive disorder
As genetic studies of OCD continued to gain interest, some researchers focused on genetic data collected from families of people with OCD. This study by Dr. Mathews and her team… Read more »