Emotion-Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Group Psychotherapy
Emotion-Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Group Psychotherapy: Structured group psychotherapy based on ACT principles targeting emotional awareness, acceptance of emotional experiences, cognitive defusion, present-moment focus, values clarification and committed action. Sessions are conducted face-to-face, once weekly, 2 hours per session, for 10-12 weeks.
Study summary
This study aims to investigate the effect of Emotion-Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) group psychotherapy on obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) symptom severity. Participants with OCD will be randomly assigned to either an ACT-based group psychotherapy arm or a supportive group psychotherapy arm. Each arm consists of 10 to 12 weekly sessions of 2 hours. Symptom severity, psychological flexibility, emotional awareness, functioning and quality of life will be assessed before and after the intervention.
Eligibility
Sex
ALL
Min age
18 Years
Max age
65 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosis of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder according to DSM-5 criteria
* Age between 18-65 years
* Minimum literacy level
* Willingness to participate and providing informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Age over 65 years
* Diagnosis of alcohol or substance use disorder
* Comorbid psychotic disorder or intellectual disability
* Any change in psychiatric treatment (medication or psychotherapy) in the last 3 months
* Comorbid psychiatric disorder that would impair group therapy compliance
* History of cognitive impairment due to dementia, organic brain syndrome or other neurological/organic pathology
Primary outcome measure(s)
Obsessive-Compulsive Symptom Severity — Baseline and 10-12 weeks (post-treatment) Change in OCD symptom severity measured by Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale (Y-BOCS) from baseline to post-treatment.
OCD Symtom Severity- DOCS — Baseline and 10-12 weeks Change in OCD symptom severity measured by Dimensional Obsessive-Compulsive Scale (DOCS) from baseline to post treatment.
This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
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