Brain training for children with obsessive-compulsive symptoms
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how a computer-based training program might help children aged 8 to 12 who have obsessive or compulsive symptoms (but not full OCD). The training is designed to improve thinking skills and may reduce these symptoms.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be between 8 and 12 years old.
- They need to have clear obsessions (repeated upsetting thoughts) or compulsions (repeated actions they feel they must do) — but not a full OCD diagnosis.
- They cannot have a current or past diagnosis of OCD, major depression, PTSD, substance abuse, psychosis, bipolar disorder, eating disorder, or autism.
- If they are on medication, it can only be for ADHD and must be stable; otherwise, no psychiatric medication for at least a month before starting.
- They must not have any major medical or neurological conditions, seizures, major head trauma, or metallic braces/implants.
- They need to have average or above-average intelligence (IQ of 80 or higher on a standard test).
Quick eligibility check
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