Deep brain stimulation for severe OCD using targeted electrodes
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a deep brain stimulation (DBS) treatment device for adults with severe, long-lasting obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) that has not improved with standard treatments. It may help reduce OCD symptoms and improve daily functioning when medications and therapy have not worked.
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Who can take part
- You’re 18 or older and your main diagnosis is OCD
- You’ve had severe OCD for at least 5 years with major life impact
- You tried at least 3 OCD-related SSRIs (or similar options) without adequate benefit, plus clomipramine
- You also tried other add-on medicines and CBT (specific exposure/response-prevention therapy hours)
- You must be able to get an MRI and undergo surgery/anesthesia safely, and you can speak/write English to consent
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