OCI-R Test: Free Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory Online
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Stuck in loops of worry, checking, washing, or ordering that take up time and cause distress? The OCI-R test (Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory-Revised) is a widely used 18-item screening tool for obsessive-compulsive symptoms. On LuriaLab you can take the free OCI-R online and get instant total and subscale scores.
What Is the OCI-R?
The Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory-Revised (OCI-R) was developed by Foa and colleagues as a shorter version of the full OCI. It measures OCD-related symptoms over the past month across six domains:
- Washing — contamination fears and cleaning rituals
- Checking — repeated checking of locks, appliances, or mistakes
- Ordering — need for symmetry or exact arrangement
- Obsessing — intrusive thoughts that are hard to dismiss
- Hoarding — difficulty discarding possessions
- Neutralizing — mental rituals to reduce distress
The OCI-R is a screening tool, not a diagnosis of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Only a qualified clinician can provide a formal assessment.
OCI-R Scoring Explained
Each of the 18 items is rated on a 5-point frequency scale. Your total score and subscale scores are calculated automatically on LuriaLab.
In screening research, a total score of 21 or higher often indicates clinically significant OCD symptoms worth follow-up. Subscale scores help you see which symptom areas contribute most — useful for self-reflection or sharing with a therapist.
Who Should Take the OCI-R?
Adults bothered by repetitive thoughts or behaviors that feel hard to control, take more than an hour per day, or cause significant distress. The OCI-R is also used in research and therapy to track change over time.
OCD often co-occurs with anxiety and depression. After your result, consider GAD-7 or PHQ-9 on LuriaLab for a broader picture.
What to Do After Your OCI-R Results
- Review your total and subscales — identify which domains score highest.
- Consider professional help if symptoms are frequent, time-consuming, or distressing.
- Know that OCD is treatable — exposure and response prevention (ERP) and medication help many people.
- Download your report to discuss with a psychiatrist or psychologist if you choose.
Take the Free OCI-R Test on LuriaLab
Ready to screen for OCD symptoms? Take the OCI-R test on LuriaLab — free, anonymous, with instant subscale breakdown.
Important: This screening is educational and does not replace professional evaluation. If you are in crisis, contact emergency services.