Two-Week summer program aims to ease OCD in teens

NCT ID NCT07465354

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a two-week intensive summer treatment program for 70 adolescents aged 12-18 with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in Iceland. The program uses daily cognitive-behavioral therapy with exposure and response prevention in a group setting. Researchers will measure changes in OCD symptoms, executive function, anxiety, and daily functioning to see if this short, focused approach helps teens manage their condition.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Intensive cognitive-behavioral therapy with exposure and response prevention

What this could lead to

If successful, this program could offer an effective, time-efficient treatment option for teens with OCD, reducing symptoms and improving quality of life.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study with no control group, so results may not be generalizable. The intensive format may not suit all teens, and long-term effects are unknown.

Disclaimer Read more

This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER (OCD) are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

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

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • University of Iceland

    Reykjavik, 102, Iceland

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••