Helping Adults With Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Succeed at Work
Eligible age
18–60 yrs
Accepts
All genders
Locations
1 state
Healthy volunteers
No
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About this study
The purpose of this study is to compare two models of employment services for people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) interested in finding and maintaining employment. All 40 participants will receive up to 12 sessions of the first-line treatment for OCD called exposure and response prevention, a form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Assigned by chance, half of the people will also receive Individual Placement and Support (IPS); the other half will receive standard vocational services (SVS). This study will compare these two approaches for helping adults with OCD find and maintain work.
Sponsor: New York State Psychiatric Institute
You may qualify if…
- ✓ Currently unemployed and interested in finding competitive employment in New York State
- ✓ Currently residing in New York State
- ✓ Primary diagnosis of OCD
- ✓ For those currently on psychiatric medication: On a stable dose of psychiatric medication (for at least 6 weeks) and willing to remain on this dose for the first three months of CBT.
- ✓ Access to the internet through a mobile device or computer
You may not qualify if…
- ✕ In the process of applying for or currently receiving disability benefits
- ✕ Currently receiving supported employment services
- ✕ Active suicidality or recent suicide attempt
- ✕ Active substance use problem (other than nicotine) that warrants treatment
- ✕ Comorbid psychiatric conditions that significantly elevate the risk of study participation such as psychotic disorders or bipolar disorder
Where it's recruiting
New York
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · NCT07124780 · last updated 2026-05-19