Study of the Efficacy of GGRO: a Novel Cognitive Training App — GGRO  

Obsessive Thoughts Clinical Trial

Official title: Can Brief, Daily Training Using a Mobile Applications Help Change Maladaptive Beliefs? A Cross-over Randomized-control Study Evaluating the Efficacy of GGRO in Reducing Maladaptive Beliefs and Obsessive-compulsive Symptoms

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

The aim of the present study was to evaluate the efficacy of GGRO reducing OCD related maladaptive beliefs and OCD symptoms. Specifically, a randomized controlled trial with crossover design was carried out in non-clinical population to assess pre-post changes in levels of OCD-related maladaptive beliefs and OCD symptoms, including relationship OCD (ROCD) symptoms, self-esteem, and depressive symptoms following 15 days of using GGRO.

Clinical Trial Description

The implementation of Information and Communication Technologies in the treatment or prevention of OCD symptoms has been significantly lower compared to with its application in other anxiety disorders.

Recently, an exploratory study evaluated a brief, game-like, training exercise for challenging OCD-beliefs delivered via a mobile application platform named GGRO. However, more studies are needed to test the efficacy. ;

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Obsessive Thoughts

• NCT number: NCT03571464
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: University of Valencia
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: September 25, 2016
• Completion date: July 25, 2017