Self-compassion in readiness to engage in treatment & outcomes for OCD
Research type
Research Study
Full title
The role of self-compassion in readiness to engage in treatment and treatment outcomes for OCD
IRAS ID
289268
Contact name
Alice Parfitt
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Oxford ~ Clinical Trials and Research Governance
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 0 months, 1 days
Research summary
What role does self-compassion play in predicting readiness to engage in treatment & treatment outcomes for individuals with OCD?
Treatment outcomes are variable for those with OCD, with estimates that approximately 58% of individuals recover after a course of CBT. There is, therefore, a need to explore reasons for poorer treatment outcomes to aid planning of future treatments to meet the needs of more individuals suffering from OCD.Poorer outcomes are linked to problems in treatment engagement and adherence. One factor that has been explored in predicting adherence to CBT for OCD has been an individual's readiness to engage in treatment.
There is suggestion that self-compassion (i.e., the ability to be kind to oneself, to understand that distress is a common human experience and to tolerate difficult experiences) may be important in OCD. As of yet, however, existing studies have focused on single-time point data, limiting the conclusions that can be drawn about the impact of this on OCD treatment.
Our study will, therefore, aim to explore whether those with lower self-compassion are less ready to engage in treatment and receive poorer treatment outcomes. This will be explored among adults seeking treatment for mild-moderate OCD in IAPT services. If so, this may provide a target for future treatments to improve the treatment individuals receive, for example by adapting CBT or including alternative treatments to improve outcomes.
REC name
North West - Preston Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
21/NW/0124
Date of REC Opinion
27 May 2021
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion