Brain stimulation with talk therapy for OCD
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests if adding a gentle brain stimulation technique (tACS) to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help reduce OCD symptoms more than CBT alone. It is for adults with OCD who have not completed a full course of CBT before.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old
- You have at least 9 years of education
- Your OCD symptoms are moderate to severe (Y-BOCS score 16 or higher)
- You are either not taking medication or have been on a stable dose for at least 8 weeks and will continue it during the trial
- You do not have a serious medical, brain, or other psychotic illness (anxiety or mild depression related to OCD is okay)
- You have not completed a full course of CBT for OCD before
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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