Low-intensity ultrasound for obsessive-compulsive disorder
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a gentle ultrasound treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The goal is to see if it can help reduce OCD symptoms in a noninvasive way.
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Who can take part
- You have a diagnosis of OCD from a doctor or mental health professional.
- Your OCD symptoms are at least moderately bothersome (a score of 8 or higher on the Y-BOCS scale).
- You are able to attend study visits and fill out questionnaires.
- You can have an MRI scan (no metal implants like pacemakers and no other MRI restrictions).
- You can communicate with the study team in English.
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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