Sound wave brain treatment for severe obsessive-compulsive disorder
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a treatment that uses sound waves to target a small part of the brain related to OCD, without surgery. It might help people with severe OCD who have not improved with standard treatments.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 25 and 64 years old.
- You must have had OCD for at least 5 years, with severe symptoms.
- You must have tried at least 3 OCD medications and 2 additional medications, and they did not work well enough.
- You must have tried cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), unless you cannot due to medical reasons.
- You must be willing to lie still for a long time during the treatment and be able to communicate during it.
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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