Deep brain stimulation for severe OCD
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a treatment called deep brain stimulation (DBS) for people with severe OCD that hasn't improved with standard therapies. DBS uses a device to send small electrical pulses to specific parts of the brain to help control symptoms.
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Who can take part
- You have a diagnosis of OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder).
- You have tried at least 16 sessions of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for OCD.
- You have tried three different types of serotonergic antidepressants (like Prozac or Zoloft) for at least three months each, and also tried one of these with an antipsychotic (neuroleptic) medication.
- Your OCD symptoms are severe (a YBOCS score of 25 or higher) and cause major problems in your daily life.
- You have had OCD for at least 5 years.
- You can understand what the study involves and agree to take part in writing.
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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