Brain stimulation for hard-to-treat OCD
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests if a gentle brain stimulation technique called tDCS can help people with severe, long-lasting obsessive-compulsive disorder that hasn't improved with other treatments. It aims to see if symptoms can be triggered and then reduced.
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Who can take part
- You must have a diagnosis of OCD that has lasted at least 2 years.
- Your OCD is severe and hasn't responded to at least two different medications or one medication plus another treatment.
- You must be between 18 and 70 years old.
- You need to be on a stable dose of your current medication for at least 12 weeks.
- You cannot have metal implants, a pacemaker, or a history of seizures.
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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