Plain-English translation of NCT05240924 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing a therapy called Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) to help veterans with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) — and those who also have trauma-related stress — feel better and function better in daily life. Half of the veterans in the study will receive ERP, a proven treatment where you gradually face situations that trigger your OCD fears, while the other half will receive stress management training. Both treatments are delivered online over 16 weeks.
Many veterans struggle with OCD, sometimes alongside trauma-related stress, and existing treatments don't always work well for everyone. Researchers want to confirm whether this particular therapy approach can truly improve veterans' lives and quality of life — and whether it can be successfully delivered through the VA healthcare system.
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If you join this study, you'll be randomly assigned to either receive 16 weekly therapy sessions of exposure and response prevention (or stress management training if you're in the comparison group) delivered online. Each session lasts 90 minutes and includes homework assignments where you practice what you learn between sessions. You'll complete questionnaires before treatment ends and again 6 months later to see how you're doing, and you may be asked to share your thoughts about how the treatment has affected your life.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 14, 2026 · Not medical advice
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