Focused ultrasound helmet for severe OCD
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a special helmet that uses focused ultrasound can safely change brain activity in adults with severe OCD that hasn't improved with other treatments. It may offer a new option for people who have not found relief from medications or therapy.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 85 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with OCD that hasn't improved enough with standard treatments.
- Your OCD symptoms are severe (score above 22 on a common OCD scale).
- If you take psychiatric medications, you have been on a stable dose for at least 30 days.
- You have tried at least two different antidepressants at the right dose and for enough time, and at least 6 weeks of therapy (like CBT) for OCD.
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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