The ROCD Research Unit invites you to learn about research on relationship-related obsessive-compulsive experiences through Reichman University (formerly IDC Herzliya). Reichman University research survey The link below opens the university’s Qualtrics survey. Read the participant information and consent form there before deciding whether to take part. The study’s own information explains its procedures, participation requirements…
Reaching reliable clinical change using short, daily, cognitive training exercises delivered on a mobile application: The case of Relationship Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (ROCD) symptoms and cognitions in a subclinical cohort ROCD is characterized by symptoms pertaining to interpersonal relationships ROCD is associated with dyadic distress, depression, and anxiety Daily training with a mobile app may…
Relationship OCD (ROCD) is often associated with difficulty dealing with uncertainty. The current Coronavirus pandemic and the associated ramifications often increase uncertainty. This is why we’ve decided to use our research based mobile platform to help all that are dealing with stress and worries related to the current situation. Our new app GG Life now…
Below are the abstracts of the talks presented: Pathological narcissism and relationship obsessive compulsive disorder (ROCD) symptoms Laura Caccico, Gabriele Melli, Francesco Bulli, Simona Gelli, Elena Micheli, Guy Doron Introduction: One impairing symptom dimension of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) that has been receiving increasing research and clinical interest is Relationship OCD (ROCD). This OCD dimension includes…
A crossover randomized trial tested GGRO, the relationship track of ocd.app, which Prof. Guy Doron co-developed, in 97 university students without a clinical diagnosis (Roncero, Belloch & Doron, 2019). Fifteen days of app use led to greater improvement than waiting in OCD-related beliefs, in partner-focused ROCD symptoms and in self-esteem. Relationship-centered symptoms also decreased after…
Updated: 28 October 2026 Digital exercises can offer a structured way to practise responding differently to intrusive thoughts and rigid beliefs. This page brings together the apps discussed on ROCD.net, explains their relationship to the research, and distinguishes current resources from earlier products. ocd.app: the current public self-help resource ocd.app provides brief cognitive behavioural exercises,…
The paper is entitled:” Maladaptive beliefs in relationship obsessive compulsive disorder (ROCD): Replication and extension in a clinical sample”. Press here to see the paper.
Our first paper on GGRO was published in the Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry. In this exploratory open trial, 20 university students completed 15 days of brief daily training with the app. Their OCD-related beliefs and OCD symptoms, including relationship obsessions, decreased, while depression symptoms did not change. The study had no control…
See this link: “I can’t stop thinking about my child’s flaws”: An investigation of parental preoccupation with their children’s perceived flaws
Update, October 2026: The GG apps have since evolved into ocd.app. See our ocd.app page for the current app. ROCD and other OCD symptoms are frequently related to body image distress and preoccupations such as found in BDD. A new mobile app dealing with such problems, named GGBI is now out in the apple store…