Brain stimulation for obsessive-compulsive disorder
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests a new type of noninvasive brain stimulation called temporal interference stimulation for people with OCD. It may help reduce symptoms when standard medications have not worked well enough.
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Who can take part
- Be between 18 and 50 years old
- Have a diagnosis of OCD and a moderately severe to severe symptom level
- Have tried at least two different SSRIs (a type of antidepressant) without enough relief, or be on a stable SSRI dose for at least 8 weeks
- Have completed at least 9 years of education
- Not have any other major mental health condition (except obsessive-compulsive personality disorder)
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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