Group therapy for obsessive-compulsive disorder using acceptance and commitment techniques

This trial is testing a type of group therapy called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to see if it can help reduce obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) symptoms in adults. The therapy focuses on helping you become more aware of your emotions, accept them without judgment, and take meaningful action based on your values. Researchers will compare this structured approach to a supportive group therapy to find out which helps people most.

Many people with OCD struggle with intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors that make daily life difficult. While treatments exist, researchers want to see if this particular therapy approach — which emphasizes accepting difficult emotions rather than fighting them — might work better for some patients.