Could a 4-Day therapy tame OCD? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07644130

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a four-day intensive therapy called Bergen Four-Day Treatment (B4DT) for people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). About 35 patients will receive the therapy, which involves exposure and response prevention exercises over four days, followed by three months of independent practice. The goal is to see if this short, intensive approach can reduce OCD symptoms and be successfully integrated into Finland's healthcare system.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Bergen Four-Day Treatment (B4DT) - intensive exposure and response prevention therapy

What this could lead to

If successful, this could provide a shorter, more accessible treatment option for people with OCD, reducing symptoms and improving daily functioning.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study (65 participants) testing an existing therapy in a new setting. Results may not apply to all OCD patients, and the intensive format may not suit everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

obsessive-compulsive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Tampere University Hospital

    Tampere, Finland

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