Exploring The Metacognitive Beliefs in OCD: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Metacognitive Therapy

Metacognitive Therapy (MCT) is a 12-week manualized treatment for OCD targeting maladaptive thought patterns. Clinicians deliver structured sessions including: (1) Attention Training to modify focus, (2) Detached Mindfulness to change responses to intrusive thoughts, and (3) behavioral experiments to reduce compulsions. Treatment progresses through psychoeducation, challenging perfectionism, addressing thought control, and relapse prevention. Primary outcome: Y-BOCS; secondary: MCQ-30 and TFI. Based on the evidence-based myMCT protocol.