Can mindfulness beat OCD? large trial aims to find out
NCT ID NCT04914923
First seen Mar 06, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 15 times
Summary
This study tests whether mindfulness-based therapy can help people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Researchers will compare mindfulness to standard cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) in 420 adults with OCD. The goal is to see if mindfulness reduces OCD symptoms and to understand how it works.
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Locations
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St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
Hamilton, Ontario, L8N 4A6, Canada
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Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Toronto, Ontario, M4N 3M5, Canada
What this could mean
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Active substance
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a new, non-drug treatment option for OCD that helps reduce symptoms and improve quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is a mid-stage study, and previous small studies have shown mixed results. It may not prove more effective than existing therapies, and benefits may vary.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.