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@article{192436,
        author = {Dr Sadiyabano Faiyaz Jahagirdar},
        title = {“Integrating Behavioural Conditioning and Homoeopathic Individualisation in an Adolescent with Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder”},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {9},
        pages = {1011-1014},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=192436},
        abstract = {Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in adolescents often presents with contamination fears, compulsive washing, and ritualistic behaviours that significantly impair daily functioning. Religious obsessions and excessive cleanliness may arise following psychosocial stressors and parental conditioning. This case report describes a 14-year-old male presenting with severe cleanliness mania, fear of dirt, compulsive hand washing, prolonged bathing, religious rigidity, irritability, and emotional dependence on his father. The condition developed following a psychologically stressful event involving parental domination linked to religious performance. A detailed homoeopathic case-taking emphasised mental generals, causation, and miasmatic background. Based on repertorial analysis and totality of symptoms, Carcinocinum was prescribed. Progressive and sustained improvement was observed over a six-month follow-up period, with a marked reduction in obsessive thoughts, compulsive acts, irritability, and restoration of normal social interaction. This case highlights the importance of individualised homoeopathic treatment in managing OCD with cleanliness and religious obsessions in adolescents.},
        keywords = {Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder, Cleanliness mania, Religious obsession, Adolescents, Homoeopathy, Carcinocinum},
        month = {February},
        }