NCT03846076

Brief Summary

The primary aim of the study is to test the feasibility and efficacy of, a manual based, Internet-delivered, cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) for patients with Olfactory Reference Syndrome (ORS) who live in Sweden. The secondary aim is to investigate smell sensitivity and body odor in these ORS-patients.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
15

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Mar 2019

Typical duration for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

February 16, 2019

Completed
3 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

February 19, 2019

Completed
13 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

March 4, 2019

Completed
2.1 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

April 12, 2021

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

April 12, 2021

Completed
Last Updated

November 2, 2021

Status Verified

November 1, 2021

Enrollment Period

2.1 years

First QC Date

February 16, 2019

Last Update Submit

November 1, 2021

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale Modified for olfactory reference syndrome (ORS-YBOCS)

    The instrument is a 12-item clinician-administered scale rating the severity of ORS symptoms during the past week. Each item is scored along a Likert scale ranging from 0 (least extreme) to 4 (most extreme), with higher total scores indicating more severe ORS symptoms (range 0-48).

    Change from baseline (week 0) to post-treatment (week 10).

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale Modified for olfactory reference syndrome - Self Report (ORS-YBOCS-SR)

    Change from baseline (week 0) to post-treatment (week 10).

  • The Montgomery Åsberg Depression Rating Scale - self report (MADRS-S)

    Change from baseline (week 0) to post-treatment (week 10).

Study Arms (1)

Internet-delivered CBT

EXPERIMENTAL

10 weeks of CBT delivered via the Internet.

Behavioral: Cognitive behavioral therapy

Interventions

Cognitive behavioral therapy

Internet-delivered CBT

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Primary diagnosis of ORS
  • Outpatients
  • Male or female
  • Signed informed consent
  • Have regular access to a computer with Internet access and skills to use the web

You may not qualify if:

  • Not able to read or understand the basics of the ICBT self-help material
  • Psychotropic medication changes within two months prior to treatment
  • Completed CBT for ORS within last 12 months
  • Ongoing substance dependence or misuse
  • Lifetime bipolar disorder or psychosis
  • Suicidal ideation
  • Axis II diagnosis that could jeopardize treatment participation
  • Serious physical illness that will be an obstacle in ICBT
  • Other ongoing psychological treatments that could affect ORS symptoms
  • Epilepsia

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

M46: Karolinska Universitetssjukhuset, Psykiatri Sydväst Stockholm, Huddinge, Sweden, 141 86

Stockholm, 141 86, Sweden

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

olfactory reference syndrome

Interventions

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavior TherapyPsychotherapyBehavioral Disciplines and Activities

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
NA
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

February 16, 2019

First Posted

February 19, 2019

Study Start

March 4, 2019

Primary Completion

April 12, 2021

Study Completion

April 12, 2021

Last Updated

November 2, 2021

Record last verified: 2021-11

Locations