Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
MONDO:0001158A disorder characterized by an enduring pattern of inflexibility, extreme orderliness, and perfectionism which interfere with efficiency and which may manifest in many different contexts, including work and leisure activities, financial matters, and issues of morality or ethics.
Also known as: OCD, obsessional personality
77 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Brain zaps to kick the habit: TMS trial targets smokers with mental health struggles
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called TMS can help people with mental illness quit smoking. Forty daily smokers with psychiatric conditions will receive either TMS or standard care. The goal is to see if TMS is practical and effective in real-…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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New hope for OCD? brain zaps plus therapy put to the test
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a noninvasive brain stimulation technique called repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) can boost the effects of a type of talk therapy (Exposure and Response Prevention) for people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) that hasn't im…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Adam Frank • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Brain zaps without surgery: new hope for OCD?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new, non-invasive brain stimulation method for people with OCD. It uses mild electrical currents guided by brain wave recordings to target a key brain region. The goal is to reduce OCD symptoms quickly and safely, with effects lasting up to three months. The tr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston University Charles River Campus • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:01 UTC
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New program aims to ease mental health struggles by targeting shared roots
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a program called SKILLS that focuses on common factors across different mental health conditions, rather than treating each disorder separately. About 60 adults with stable psychiatric diagnoses will take part. The goal is to see if this approach reduces symptoms…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Tours • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New therapy shows promise for OCD sufferers
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a special kind of talk therapy, called Emotion-Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), can reduce symptoms of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). About 36 adults with OCD will be randomly assigned to either ACT group therapy or a supportive grou…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mehmet Emrah Karadere • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Can telehealth match In-Person therapy for kids with anxiety?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in person, via video, or a mix of both works best for children aged 5-18 with anxiety or OCD. About 500 kids will be randomly assigned to one of three delivery methods. The goal is to find out which approach impro…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bradley Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Could a week of brain zaps ease severe OCD?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests an accelerated form of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) who haven't gotten better with standard treatments. Over 7 days, 30 participants will receive 28 sessions of brain stimulation targeting areas linke…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Could VR therapy help heal emotional wounds?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a virtual reality version of a therapy exercise is practical and helpful for adults (ages 18-65) with psychiatric disorders. Participants will try one VR session and answer questions about their experience. The goal is to see if this approach is acce…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Medical Center Groningen • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New online therapy aims to quiet the inner critic
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing a type of talk therapy called Emotion Regulation Therapy (ERT) delivered over video for people in New York who struggle with worry, overthinking, or being hard on themselves. The goal is to see if the therapy helps people better manage their emotions and fee…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Teachers College, Columbia University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Magic mushroom compound tested for hard-to-treat mental health struggles
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis early-stage study at Yale is testing whether a single 25 mg dose of psilocybin is safe and tolerable for people whose daily life is impaired by mood, anxiety, trauma, or addiction symptoms. Fifty participants will receive the drug openly (everyone knows they get it) and be f…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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5-Day brain zaps could lift depression and OCD faster than ever
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a new, faster version of a brain stimulation treatment called TMS for people with depression or OCD. Instead of daily sessions for weeks, participants get 10 hours of TMS each day for just 5 days. The goal is to see if this quick approach can improve symptoms and…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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New sleep aid studied for those with mental illness
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at how well and how safely a new sleep medication, lemborexant, works for people who have both a mental health condition and trouble sleeping. About 121 adults will take the drug for 8 weeks, and researchers will track changes in their sleep quality and any side …
Sponsor: Shanghai Mental Health Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Can online therapy ease the mental toll of cystic fibrosis?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether online group cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can reduce depression, anxiety, and other mental health symptoms in adults with cystic fibrosis and their caregivers. Participants will attend 13 sessions via Zoom and be compared to those receiving supporti…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rakitzi, Stavroula • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Sailing therapy: a new wind for psychiatric care?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether sailing can help people with psychiatric disorders feel better. Forty adults in France will either take sailing lessons or continue their usual care. Researchers will measure changes in quality of life, mental well-being, and self-esteem to see if sailing…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de Ville-Evrard, France • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Could a gentle zap to the ear supercharge OCD treatment?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a mild nerve stimulation device (tVNS) can make exposure therapy work better for people with OCD. About 56 adults with moderate to severe OCD will receive either real or fake stimulation during therapy sessions. The goal is to see if the combination reduc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Could 5 days of brain zaps ease OCD?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a new, faster version of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Twenty adults with OCD who haven't improved enough with standard treatments will receive six TMS sessions each day for five days. The goal is to see if this …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai Pudong New Area Mental Health Center, School of Medicine, Tongji University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Mental health inpatients get a full medical check-up in new study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will carefully examine the physical and mental health of 100 adults admitted to NHS mental health wards. Researchers will review medical notes, do physical exams, and use questionnaires to measure conditions like bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression, and persona…
Sponsor: University of Edinburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hormone hacks: could your period make OCD therapy work better?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether giving exposure therapy for OCD at different times in a woman's menstrual cycle changes how well it works. Researchers will use brain scans to see if hormones affect the brain's fear network and OCD symptoms. The goal is to find the best time in the cy…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Can a 48-Hour psychiatrist booking system keep patients out of the ER?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study compares two ways to help adults with mental health issues get follow-up care. One group gets usual care after an emergency room visit, while the other uses a new system that books a psychiatrist appointment within 48 hours through their general doctor. Researchers wil…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal de Toulon La Seyne sur Mer • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Study to uncover hidden mental health struggles in teens at special schools
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at the mental health of 200 teenagers aged 12 to 16 who attend special educational institutes (ITEPs) in France. Researchers will use psychiatric interviews to find out how many have conditions like depression or anxiety. The goal is to better understand their ne…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Rouen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Can data sharing prevent suicide among Jail-Cycling individuals?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to improve suicide prevention for people who move between healthcare and the criminal-legal system. Researchers will link health records, Medicaid data, and jail booking information to identify individuals at risk and coordinate care. Over 1,000 adults with past p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cambridge Health Alliance • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Psychedelics rewire Brain's learning? yale study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study at Yale University is recruiting 200 people who are already taking part in another trial where they may receive a serotonergic psychedelic (like psilocybin or LSD) or a placebo. Researchers want to understand how these substances change the brain's inform…
Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Researchers dig into 12,000 patient records to compare depression therapies
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks back at the treatment records of about 12,000 people with depression, OCD, or anxiety. Researchers will compare how well two treatments—NeuroStar TMS and Esketamine—reduce symptoms. The goal is to learn which approach works better in real-world settings.
Sponsor: Neuronetics • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New study tests nurse support for Ex-Prisoners' health
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a program with a nurse case manager can help people leaving prison visit a doctor or clinic instead of the emergency room. About 488 adults with a history of substance use and a chronic health condition will take part. Some will get extra support from …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Brain zaps may supercharge emotion control therapy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether combining a one-time session of brain stimulation (rTMS or electrical scalp stimulation) with emotion regulation training helps people with mood, anxiety, or related disorders better control their emotions. 240 participants will learn either cognitive res…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Brain scans and smartwatches aim to solve tic vs. compulsion puzzle
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at 50 people with OCD or Tourette syndrome to find clear differences between compulsions and tics. Participants wear a smartwatch and a portable brain-wave recorder at home and in the lab. The goal is to help doctors choose the right treatment by using objective …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Brain scans could predict who will resist OCD treatment
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find brain activity patterns and thinking skills that can predict which people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) will not respond well to standard treatments. Researchers will use brain scans and cognitive tests in 100 participants with OCD and compare t…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Henri Laborit • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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New program aims to ease Veterans' return from prison
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a program called START-VET to help veterans with mental illness or substance use disorders who have recently left prison. Researchers will work with 20 veterans to develop transition materials and tools. The goal is to improve quality of life and reduce cri…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Spit test could take guesswork out of mental health prescriptions
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis pilot study is testing whether a simple saliva test can help doctors prescribe mental health medications more safely and effectively. 200 adults in Manitoba who are starting or changing psychiatric drugs will provide a DNA sample. The results will be shared with their doctor…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Manitoba • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:55 UTC
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Can training psychiatric staff improve sexual health talks with teens?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether training psychiatric care teams to talk about sexual health with young patients (ages 15 and up) increases those conversations. Researchers will survey 770 teens hospitalized for psychiatric disorders about their sexual health and any side effects from…
Sponsor: Fondation Santé des Étudiants de France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:35 UTC