Brain stimulation for obsessive-compulsive disorder
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a new type of brain stimulation called transcranial temporal interference stimulation (tTIS) to see if it helps reduce OCD symptoms. It uses gentle electrical currents to target brain areas linked to OCD, and the researchers will also scan your brain to understand how it works.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 65 years old.
- You need a formal diagnosis of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) from a doctor, based on the DSM-5.
- You should be able to come to the hospital for the full trial and in-person check-ups.
- You cannot be pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You must not have any metal implants in your head, chest, or body, or have had serious head injury or surgery.
- You must not have had certain brain stimulation treatments (like ECT, TMS, or tDCS) in the past 6 months.
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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