Deep brain stimulation for hard-to-treat OCD
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests a treatment called deep brain stimulation (DBS) for OCD that hasn't improved with standard treatments. Small electrodes are placed in specific brain areas to see if they can reduce severe OCD symptoms.
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Who can take part
- You must be diagnosed with OCD and have severe symptoms that have lasted at least 5 years.
- You must have tried at least 3 different antidepressants (like Prozac, Zoloft, or Anafranil) and behavior therapy, but they didn't work well.
- You must be between 21 and 65 years old.
- You must have a family member or close friend who can check in with you and help you come to study visits.
- You must be in generally good health and agree to use effective birth control if you can get pregnant.
- You must be able to follow instructions and give written permission to join the study.
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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