A5052540931- Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
- Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Personality Disorders and Psychopathology
- Sexual function and dysfunction studies
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Tattoo and Body Piercing Complications
- Neurological disorders and treatments
- Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments
- Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Thermoregulation and physiological responses
- Traditional Chinese Medicine Studies
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
Brown University
2012-2024
Butler Hospital
2009-2021
Providence College
2006-2021
Blackstone (United States)
2007-2017
University of Chicago
2015
John Brown University
2006-2014
Providence VA Medical Center
2014
Miriam Hospital
2013
Bio Behavioral Institute
1999
Article AbstractObjective: This article describes the method and intake findings of Brown Longitudinal Obsessive Compulsive Study, first comprehensive prospective investigation naturalistic course obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in a large clinical sample using longitudinal research methodology.Method: Intake data, collected between June 2001 October 2004, are presented for 293 adult participants prospective, study OCD. Participants had primary diagnosis DSM-IV OCD sought treatment...
Article Abstract Background: Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a heterogeneous and disabling condition; however, no studies have examined symptom categories or subtypes as predictors of long-term clinical course in adults with primary OCD. Method: A total 213 DSM-IV OCD were recruited from several mental health treatment sites between July 2001 February 2006 part the Brown Longitudinal Obsessive Compulsive Study, prospective, naturalistic study treatment-seeking symptoms assessed...
Article AbstractBackground: Surprisingly little is known about the long-term course of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). This prospective study presents 2-year findings, as well predictors course, from Brown Longitudinal Obsessive Compulsive Study, first comprehensive investigation observational OCD in a large clinical sample. Method: The sample included 214 treatment-seeking adults with DSM-IV at intake who identified most problematic over their lifetime. Subjects were enrolled...
The relationship between obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) and body dysmorphic (BDD) is unclear. BDD has been proposed to be an OCD-spectrum or even a type of OCD. However, few studies have directly compared these disorders' clinical features. We characteristics subjects with OCD (n=210), (n=45), comorbid BDD/OCD (n=40). did not significantly differ in terms demographic features, age onset, illness duration, many other variables. had poorer insight than those were more likely delusional....
The study objective was to apply machine learning methodologies identify predictors of remission in a longitudinal sample 296 adults with primary diagnosis obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Random Forests is an ensemble algorithm that has been successfully applied large-scale data analysis across vast biomedical disciplines, though rarely psychiatric research or for application data. When provided 795 raw and composite scores primarily from baseline measures, Forest regression prediction...
Article Abstract Objective: The primary aim of this study was to assess the extent which individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) received recommended doses treatment and perceived a response these treatments. Method: Participants were 293 adults OCD (DSM-IV) who enrolled in Brown Longitudinal Obsessive Compulsive Study, naturalistic, prospective course OCD. Data collected at intake interviews between June 2001 October 2004. Patient impressions treatments assessed using Clinical...
This preliminary study examined the impact of aerobic exercise as an adjunctive intervention to regular care in reducing obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) symptoms a clinical sample. Fifteen patients (53% male; mean age = 44.4 years) receiving behavioral therapy and/or pharmacotherapy for OCD and who still demonstrated clinically significant (i.e., Yale-Brown scale, Y-BOCS scores above 16) were enrolled 12-week moderate-intensity intervention. Measures symptom severity obtained at...
A few patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) remain severely impaired despite exhausting best-practice treatments. For them, neurosurgery (stereotactic ablation or deep brain stimulation) might be considered. The authors investigated the proportion of treatment-seeking OCD patients, in a naturalistic clinical sample, who met contemporary selection criteria. Using comprehensive baseline data on diagnosis, severity, and treatment history for adult from NIMH-supported Brown...
Although effective treatments for obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) exist, there are significant barriers to receiving evidence-based care. Mobile health applications (Apps) offer a promising way of overcoming these by increasing access treatment. The current study investigated the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy LiveOCDFree, an App designed help OCD patients conduct exposure response prevention (ERP). Twenty-one participants with mild moderate symptoms were enrolled...
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and body dysmorphic (BDD) are possibly related disorders characterized by poor functioning quality of life. However, few studies have compared these in important domains.We life 210 OCD subjects, 45 BDD 40 subjects with comorbid BDD+OCD using reliable valid measures.OCD had very scores across all measures, no statistically significant differences between the groups. greater impairment than on 11 scales/subscales, which remained after controlling for...