Brain stimulation plus exposure for stubborn OCD
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a gentle brain stimulation (tDCS) combined with facing your fears can help people with hard-to-treat OCD. If you've tried multiple treatments without relief, this study may offer a new option.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have had OCD for at least 2 years and know that your obsessions or compulsions are not real.
- Your OCD is severe—score over 20 on a standard symptom scale.
- You have tried at least two different antidepressants or a full year of therapy without success.
- You are not currently depressed or at risk of suicide.
- You do not have epilepsy, metal in your head, or a pacemaker.
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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