Time-of-day differences in daily functioning in children with obsessive-compulsive disorder

Key Points

• Daily functioning varies significantly based on time-of-day in children with obsessive-compulsive disorder.
• Children exhibit more pronounced symptoms during particular hours, impacting overall performance.
• Observational analysis focused on children, assessing behaviors and cognitive load at different times of the day.
• These findings suggest that treatment schedules may need to be adjusted based on children's daily symptom patterns.