Gorelik et al. 2023 ROCD Couples Trial Summary

Summary of the 2023 ROCD couples trial testing app-based support for relationship-centered obsessions and resilience.

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Paper summary

ROCD Couples Trial

This randomized couples trial included 103 heterosexual couples and tested a 15-day app intervention with 45-day follow-up.

Main finding

What this paper contributes.

Couples who used the app together showed enhanced ROCD resilience, reduced ROCD symptoms and cognitions, and reduced relationship dissatisfaction compared with control.

Reference details

Heliyon

Authors: Gorelik, Doron

Year: 2023

doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e21673

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Includes couple-level participation rather than only individual app use.

Follow-up findings persisted at about one month.

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