Treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder in children and adolescents

Journal/Book: Eur Child Adolesc Psychiatr. 1996; 5: C/O Springer-Verlag, Heidelberger Platz 3, 1000 Berlin 33, Germany. Dr Dietrich Steinkopff Verlag. 55-66.

Abstract: The literature on treatment of childhood and adolescent obsessive-compulsive disorder is reviewed. Most studies concerning treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder has been based on experience from adult patients. Only a few controlled trials using medication with obsessive-compulsive children have been produced. No controlled study has as yet documented the effect of behavioural therapy alone. The most effective treatment seems to be a combination of behavioural therapy and medication with a serotonin reuptake inhibitor. In the treatment of children with OCD, it is important to consider the child's personality and comorbid disorders.

Note: Review PH Thomsen, Child Adolescent Psychiat Hosp, Res Dept, Harald Selmersvej 66, DK-8240 Risskov, Denmark

Keyword(s): obsessive-compulsive disorder treatment; children; adolescents; treatment; review; 7-YEAR FOLLOW-UP; CLOMIPRAMINE TREATMENT; DOUBLE-BLIND; FLUOXETINE TREATMENT; RESPONSE PREVENTION; TOURETTES SYNDROME; ANXIETY DISORDERS; CLINICAL-TRIAL; CHILDHOOD; DESIPRAMINE

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Treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder in children and adolescents - A review of the literature