Light therapy for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether morning light therapy can help people with OCD who have late bedtimes. It aims to improve symptoms by shifting your body's internal clock earlier.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with OCD according to standard criteria (DSM-5).
- Your usual bedtime is 1:00 AM or later.
- You are between 18 and 35 years old.
- You speak English.
- You are not currently in another research study that might interfere.
- You do not work night shifts or have traveled more than one time zone outside Central Time (US) in the past month.
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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