Plain-English translation of NCT07158801 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.
Project EMPOWER-OCD is testing a short online program for parents and caregivers of children with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The program focuses on helping caregivers recognize and reduce "accommodation"—common but unhelpful caregiving behaviors that actually keep OCD going. By learning how to step back from these patterns, caregivers often feel less stressed while helping their child improve.
Many families with OCD cannot access regular therapy because of cost, waiting lists, or busy schedules. This trial tests whether a single, brief online session can help caregivers reduce stress and make real progress—especially for families with limited financial resources.
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You will complete a single 20-25 minute online session—either the new EMPOWER-OCD program or a comparison program about general caregiving. The program can be done at home on your computer or phone whenever it's convenient. Researchers will follow up with you afterward to see if the program helped reduce your stress and changed how you respond to your child's OCD symptoms.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 23, 2026 · Not medical advice
United States
Boston University Charles River Campus
Enrollment target
~110 participants
Started
March 2025
Primary completion
September 2026
Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in June 2026.
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Central contact
Jenna Y Sung, Ph.D.
Boston University Charles River Campus
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