Brain Stimulation for Hard-to-Treat Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a type of brain stimulation called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)—which uses magnetic pulses to activate brain cells—can help people with OCD whose symptoms haven't improved with medication. Researchers will also look at brain activity patterns to understand who benefits most.
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Who can take part
- You are 18–65 years old
- You have been diagnosed with OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder)
- You tried at least one SSRI medication (a common OCD drug) at a full dose for long enough, but it didn't help enough
- Your OCD symptoms are moderate to severe (Y-BOCS score of 20 or higher—a standard symptom scale)
- You have kept your current medications the same for at least 2 months and agree to keep them steady during the study
- You have no metal implants in your head/neck, pacemakers, or prior brain surgery that would make TMS unsafe
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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