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Behavior therapy versus clomipramine for the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder in children and adolescents.

Author: BuitelaarJ K, HoogduinK A, KeijsersG P, de HaanE

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Overview

Both behavior therapy and clomipramine were effective in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder in children and adolescents. Behavior therapy led to greater improvements on the Children's Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale (CY-BOCS) than clomipramine, suggesting it is a viable alternative for treatment.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
OBJECTIVE: To compare, via a pilot study, the effectiveness of behavior therapy and of drug treatment in children and adolescents with obsessive-compulsive disorder. METHOD: Twenty-two children aged between 8 and 18 years were randomly assigned to behavior therapy (n = 12) or open clomipramine (n =...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://doi.org/10.1097/00004583-199810000-00011

データ提供：米国国立医学図書館（NLM）

The Quest for Relief from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in Children and Adolescents

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a challenging desert for children and adolescents, characterized by intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors. This research, like a group of explorers venturing into uncharted territory, seeks to understand the effectiveness of two distinct approaches: behavior therapy and drug treatment. The authors aim to compare the efficacy of these treatments and explore the potential for a personalized path to recovery.

Behavior Therapy: A Promising Oasis for OCD

This study reveals that behavior therapy, like a well-stocked oasis, offers a potent solution for OCD in children and adolescents. The authors found that behavior therapy, specifically exposure and response prevention, resulted in greater improvement on the CY-BOCS, a scale that measures OCD symptoms, compared to clomipramine, a common medication used to treat OCD. These findings suggest that behavior therapy could be a valuable alternative or a complementary approach to drug treatment.

Navigating the Path to Recovery

This research emphasizes the importance of individualized treatment approaches for OCD. The authors demonstrate that both behavior therapy and medication can be effective, but some patients may respond better to one approach than the other. Like a skilled desert guide, healthcare professionals must tailor treatments to the specific needs of each patient, ensuring the best possible chance for recovery.

Dr. Camel's Conclusion

This study provides a valuable contribution to our understanding of treatment options for OCD in children and adolescents. The findings suggest that behavior therapy may be a promising alternative to medication, offering hope for patients seeking relief from this challenging condition. Further research is needed to explore the long-term outcomes of both treatment approaches and to develop personalized strategies for maximizing recovery.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 1998-12-07
  2. Date Revised 2022-12-07
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

9785713

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

10.1097/00004583-199810000-00011

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Languages

English

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