The Yale-Brown Obsessive-Compulsive Scale (Y-BOSC) is considered the gold-standard to assess OCD severity. The scale consists of ten items and measures the severity and type of symptoms in people with OCD over the previous seven days. The scale is used at initial diagnosis as well as during follow up sessions after treatment. The scores range from 0 to 4, with higher scores indicating greater symptoms of OCD severity.
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First used: 13 October 2021
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Obsessive-Compulsive DisorderOCD affects an estimated 1-2% of the population and is ranked as one of the 10 most disabling illnesses in terms of lost income and decreased quality of life in tandem with medications like SSRIs is the most common treatment. Phase I studies using psilocybin to treat OCD are underway.
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Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of Psilocybin in 9 Patients With Obsessive-Compulsive DisorderThis double-blind, placebo-controlled study (n=9) of psilocybin (up to 21mg/70kg) found no adverse effects and improvements in OCD symptoms. Immediate improvements on the Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale (YBOCS) varied between 23-100% reductions. Positive results were also observed after the 24 hours reported in the study.
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Efficacy of Psilocybin in OCD: a Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study
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