Break free from your obsessions and compulsions
- Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) is testing digital health interventions for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) i OCD is a mental illness in which people have unwanted and repeated thoughts or images (obsessions), and behaviors they do over and over again (called compulsions) to try to reduce anxiety associated with obsessions. as part of a clinical research study
- The digital interventions were developed by Koa Health in collaboration with Massachusetts General Hospital
- You may be eligible to participate in the treatment research study at MGH, at no cost to you
You're not alone
OCD is common, affecting around 2% of the world’s population.
At your own pace
You decide when to progress. The pace is set just for you at a speed you’re comfortable with.
It's private
Your coach just sees your messages and progress; everything else is only for you.
Digital health
can help
This research study is comparing two interventions: “Cognitive Behavioral Therapy” (app-based) and a “Health and Well-Being Program” (web-based). We would like to find out which intervention is more effective for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). OCD involves uncontrollable thoughts and behaviors that can cause anxiety or distress and impact your daily life.
Many people with OCD are unable to get help because of their location, lack of available therapists, or the costs of treatment. We hope that developing and testing these digital health interventions may eventually give more people with OCD access to treatment.
Research study conducted by leading mental health clinicians.
These digital health programs are part of a research study at Massachusetts General Hospital. There is no cost associated with participation. This research study was approved by the Institutional Review Board.
Dr. Sabine Wilhelm
Chief of Psychology, Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). Director, OCD and Related Disorders Program, MGH
Professor,
Harvard Medical School
Dr. Jennifer Greenberg
Psychologist, OCD and Related Disorders Program, MGH
Assistant Professor,
Harvard Medical School
Dr. Hilary Weingarden
Psychologist, OCD and Related Disorders Program, MGH
Instructor,
Harvard Medical School
Dr. Ryan Jacoby
Psychologist, Center for OCD & Related Disorders (CORD), MGH
Assistant Professor,
Harvard Medical School
Your own
personal coach
During the study, you will be assigned a coach at MGH who you can message with questions or for feedback.
Massachusetts General Hospital is currently enrolling participants in the research study, at no cost to you.