The findings in this study support transcultural stability in the symptom structure of OCD, which is consistent with the hypothesis that OCD is mediated by universal psychobiological mechanisms.
This preliminary study supports the notion that adding aripiprazole to SSRIs could be a valid and effective strategy for treatment-resistant OCD patients. Thus it points towards the need of further controlled and longitudinal studies.
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