Deep brain stimulation for severe obsessive-compulsive disorder
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial is testing a brain implant that sends electrical signals to specific areas of the brain to help people with very severe obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) that has not improved with other treatments. The goal is to see if this treatment can reduce OCD symptoms and improve daily functioning.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 21 and 65 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with OCD and have severe symptoms that have lasted for at least 5 years.
- You have tried at least 3 different medications for OCD and at least 20 sessions of a type of therapy called exposure and response prevention, but your symptoms are still severe.
- You are in good general health and can give informed consent to participate.
- You have a family member or close friend who can be contacted by the research team and can accompany you to study visits if needed.
- Your regular psychiatrist is willing to continue caring for you during and after the trial.
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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