Brain stimulation to improve thinking in OCD
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a brain stimulation technique to help people with OCD improve their thinking control. It's also looking for healthy volunteers to compare results.
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Who can take part
- You either have OCD with moderate to severe symptoms, or you have no mental health condition at all.
- You are between 18 and 60 years old.
- You can speak, read, and understand English well.
- Your psychiatric medications or talk therapy have been unchanged for at least 6 weeks.
- You are not currently pregnant or planning to become pregnant during the study.
- You do not have a seizure disorder, metal implants near the head, or other health issues that would make brain stimulation (TMS) risky.
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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