Brain stimulation and therapy for teenage OCD
This study tests whether combining brain stimulation (TMS) with exposure therapy can help reduce obsessive-compulsive symptoms in teens and young adults. It aims to see if this combination is safe and effective.
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Who can take part
- You are between 12 and 21 years old.
- You have OCD that is moderate or more severe.
- Your OCD includes physical compulsions (like checking or touching).
- You can speak and understand English.
- You have not had OCD-focused therapy recently and are not currently in it.
- You have not had TMS in the past 3 months.
- You are not pregnant or, if sexually active, use highly effective birth control.
- You do not have any medical conditions that could make TMS risky (like seizures or metal in your head).
- You have no immediate risk of suicide.
- Your medications are stable (same dose for 6 weeks) and none increase seizure risk.
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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