Exercise and Health Intervention for Patients With Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

PHASE2

Total Enrollment

56 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2010-11-30

Study Completion Date

2015-03-31

Brief Summary

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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.

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Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Exercise

12-week moderate-intensity behavioral exercise intervention (AE)

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Aerobic exercise

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

12-week moderate-intensity behavioral exercise intervention. Weekly sessions with an exercise physiologist who will also assign weekly exercise goals.

Health and Wellness

12-week health and wellness education control (HEC)

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Health and Wellness

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

12-week health and wellness education control. Weekly sessions about 12 different topics related to OCD, led by an OCD expert.

Interventions

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Aerobic exercise

12-week moderate-intensity behavioral exercise intervention. Weekly sessions with an exercise physiologist who will also assign weekly exercise goals.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Health and Wellness

12-week health and wellness education control. Weekly sessions about 12 different topics related to OCD, led by an OCD expert.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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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

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

65 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No