Brain stimulation study for OCD symptoms
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a gentle type of brain stimulation, called tACS, combined with brain-wave recording (EEG) to see if it can improve OCD symptoms. It's for adults with moderate-to-severe OCD who meet specific safety and health criteria.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with OCD as your main condition.
- Your OCD symptoms are moderate to severe (score of 16 or higher on a standard scale).
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You do not have a history of bipolar disorder, psychosis, Tourette syndrome, or seizures.
- You are not pregnant or nursing, and have not changed OCD medications or started therapy in the last 3 months.
- You do not have metal implants in your head, a pacemaker, or other reasons that make brain stimulation unsafe for you.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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