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March 16, 2026Child Psychiatry & Human DevelopmentOpen Access

Prevention of Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder in At-Risk Children: A Feasibility Trial

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KAKristina AspvallMKMartin KraepelienJPJulia Peterson

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Overview

Feasibility trial evaluates a parent-guided prevention program to reduce OCD risk factors in at-risk children, suggesting promising outcomes.

Key Points

  • This trial aimed to evaluate the feasibility of an online prevention program for children at high risk of OCD.
  • Enrolled 35 children aged 5-12 with a family history of OCD or subclinical symptoms.
  • Delivered a four-week parent-guided online intervention targeting compulsions, avoidance, and family accommodation.
  • Conducted assessments at baseline, post-intervention, and 6- and 12-month follow-ups.
  • 66% of families completed at least three intervention modules.
  • Statistically significant improvements observed in compulsions (d = 0.66), avoidance (d = 0.56), and family accommodation (d = 0.75) at 12-month follow-up.
  • One child met diagnostic criteria for OCD at follow-up.

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Aspvall et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b79ea18166e15b153ac3e1https://doi.org/10.1007/s10578-025-01955-8
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