OCD Treatment and Research

Research Study on Why Exposure Therapy Works for OCD
San Diego State University (SDSU) is conducting a research study on why exposure therapy works for people with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Participants will complete up to 12 weeks of exposure therapy, as well as baseline and post-treatment assessments. During each
exposure therapy session, participants will wear a wristwatch measuring their psychophysiology. Treatment will be provided at no cost, and participants may receive up to $60 compensation. This study is a multisite clinical trial that is funded by the National Institute of Mental Health and being conducted by researchers at McLean Hospital (PI: Dr. Jennie
Kuckertz) and SDSU (Site PI: Dr. Nader Amir).

Eligibility: Participants must have a diagnosis of OCD; aged 18-65; able to complete study measures and treatment procedures in English; without acute psychosis or active suicidality; without any medical, psychiatric, or developmental condition that would prevent individuals from completing assessments or exposure exercises and/or warrant a higher level of care.

Contact: For more information, contact study staff at strive_study@sdsu.edu or 619-229-3740