Clinical trials
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder clinical trials
Below are recruiting obsessive-compulsive disorder clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 107 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06834217Recruiting
Brain stimulation and facing fears in OCD
This study is testing a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation method called tDCS to see if it can help people with OCD reduce their symptoms by practicing facing their fears (a process called extinction). The trial involves wearing a head cap that delivers a mild electrical current while doing computer exercises.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18–70 - NCT06917339Recruiting
A study looking at past treatment records
This trial looks back at medical records in the TrakStar database to understand how treatments were given. It does not test a new drug, but helps researchers learn from past treatment experiences.
Malvern, PennsylvaniaAges 5–120 - NCT06942494Recruiting
CBT Self-Help for Teens with OCD (Family-Based)
This study tests a family-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) self-help program for teens with OCD. It's designed to help you and a parent work together to manage OCD symptoms at home.
Xuhui, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 10–17 - NCT07031544Recruiting
Deep brain stimulation for severe OCD
This study tests whether implanting a small device deep in the brain—like a pacemaker for OCD—can help people whose severe OCD hasn't gotten better with standard medications and therapy.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–65 - NCT07065669Recruiting
TMS for teens with OCD
This study tests if transcranial magnetic stimulation (a non-invasive brain stimulation technique) can help treat obsessive-compulsive disorder in adolescents aged 13-17. It aims to see if this treatment can reduce OCD symptoms when added to stable medications or therapy.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 13–17 - NCT07113652Recruiting
Brain stimulation for obsessive-compulsive disorder
This trial tests a new type of noninvasive brain stimulation called temporal interference stimulation for people with OCD. It may help reduce symptoms when standard medications have not worked well enough.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–50 - NCT07116785Recruiting
Accelerated deep TMS for OCD treatment
This trial tests a new type of brain stimulation called accelerated rotational field deep TMS to treat OCD. It aims to safely reduce OCD symptoms over a few weeks of sessions.
BeershebaAges 18 years+ - NCT07146438Recruiting
TMS and therapy for obsessive-compulsive disorder
This study tests whether combining brain stimulation (rTMS) with talk therapy can help people with OCD. It involves daily visits for 6 weeks and is for those who have already tried ERP therapy and SRI medication.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07158801Recruiting
Project EMPOWER-OCD: support for caregivers of children with OCD
This study tests if a brief program can help caregivers of children with OCD reduce their own stress and learn new skills. It is for families not currently in family-based therapy for the child's OCD.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07198594Recruiting
Fast brain stimulation for hard-to-treat OCD
This study tests a fast-acting brain stimulation method (accelerated rTMS) for people whose obsessive-compulsive disorder has not improved enough with standard treatments. It aims to help those who still have moderate to severe symptoms despite trying multiple medications.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–60 - NCT07206199Recruiting
Virtual reality therapy for OCD
This trial tests if virtual reality exposure therapy can help people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). You will experience realistic situations in a safe virtual environment to face your fears, which may reduce your OCD symptoms.
Klecany, Česká RepublikaAges 18–55 - NCT07206212Recruiting
Lifestyle program for heart health in OCD
This study tests whether a lifestyle program—focused on increasing physical activity—can help reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes in people with OCD. If you have OCD and are not very active, this program might offer extra health benefits.
Huddinge, Stockholm CountyAges 18 years+ - NCT07232823Recruiting
Short therapy for OCD adapted to local culture
This trial tests a brief, culture-friendly version of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). If you have OCD, with or without depression or anxiety, this treatment may help reduce your symptoms.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–65 - NCT07245134Recruiting
Virtual Reality Therapy for OCD in Hospital
This study tests whether virtual reality (VR) therapy can help people with OCD feel better. You will try a VR program designed to reduce obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors while staying in a hospital setting.
KlecanyAges 17–55 - NCT07103902Recruiting
Exercise for OCD symptoms study
This study tests whether aerobic exercise can help reduce OCD symptoms. You will be asked to exercise regularly while researchers track changes in your symptoms.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18–64 - NCT01635569Recruiting
Testing outcomes for children with moderate to severe OCD
This study looks at how well a treatment approach works for children and teens (ages 5–18) who have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) that is moderate to severe. It may help researchers find better ways to improve symptoms and daily functioning.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 5–18 - NCT02431845Recruiting
Study of OCD genes, proteins, and gut microbes
This study looks at genes, blood/brain proteins, and gut microbes in people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It may help researchers understand what drives OCD and how treatments could be better tailored in the future.
SeoulAges 19–70 - NCT02844049Recruiting
Quality-of-life study for treatment-resistant OCD with DBS
This study looks at whether deep brain stimulation (DBS) helps people with long-term, treatment-resistant obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and how it affects quality of life. It involves careful screening because it’s meant for OCD that has not responded to several medication and therapy attempts.
CréteilAges 18–69 - NCT02773082Recruiting
Deep brain stimulation for severe OCD
This trial studies whether placing a deep brain stimulation device can reduce symptoms in people with severe obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) who did not improve with several standard treatments. It may help when medications and therapy have not worked well enough.
Queens, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT02537795Recruiting
Talking about OCD care after brain stimulation
This study explores what patients with OCD and their family members experience after they’ve had a surgery-based treatment called deep brain stimulation or anterior capsulotomy. Your feedback may help researchers understand what support and outcomes matter most to families and patients.
Leuven, Vlaams-BrabantAges Any age - NCT02377375Recruiting
Deep brain stimulation for OCD with more precise brain targeting
This trial studies deep brain stimulation (a surgically placed device that sends electrical signals) for people with OCD when medicines and therapy have not worked. The goal is to improve how precisely the treatment targets the brain to reduce OCD symptoms.
Leuven, Vlaams-BrabantAges 20–65 - NCT07458100Recruiting
Step-by-step digital therapy for emotional disorders
This trial tests a digital stepped-care program for people with emotional disorders like depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, or eating disorders. It uses online tools to help manage symptoms, and you may access different levels of support based on your needs.
BeijingAges 18–65 - NCT07561528Recruiting
Brain Stimulation for Hard-to-Treat Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
This study tests whether a type of brain stimulation called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)—which uses magnetic pulses to activate brain cells—can help people with OCD whose symptoms haven't improved with medication. Researchers will also look at brain activity patterns to understand who benefits most.
Istanbul, BakirkoyAges 18–65 - NCT07622654Recruiting
Emotion-Focused Therapy for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
This study tests whether a therapy called Emotion-Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy can reduce the severity of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) symptoms. The therapy teaches you to accept unwanted thoughts and commit to living according to your values rather than fighting the thoughts.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 18–65
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for obsessive-compulsive disorder?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 107 recruiting obsessive-compulsive disorder studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a obsessive-compulsive disorder trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a obsessive-compulsive disorder trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
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