OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDER

This study tested whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called TMS could reduce obsessive-compulsive symptoms in 26 adults with OCD. Participants received either real TMS or a sham (fake) treatment over six weeks, and researchers tracked symptom changes using a stand…

This early study tested the drug Epidiolex (a form of cannabidiol) in 4 adults with obsessive-compulsive disorder, hair-pulling, Tourette syndrome, or hoarding. Participants took the drug for two weeks, and researchers tracked changes in symptoms using standard rating scales. The…

This study tested a non-invasive brain stimulation method called tDCS in 320 adults with depression, schizophrenia, OCD, anxiety, or insomnia. Participants received the stimulation while researchers measured changes in symptoms using standard rating scales. The goal was to see if…

This study tested whether adding troriluzole to standard OCD medications helps reduce symptoms in adults who still had moderate to severe OCD. Over 400 participants took either troriluzole or a placebo for several weeks. The main goal was to see if the drug improved OCD severity …

This study tested whether a computer-based training program that targets emotional processing can help reduce obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors in adults with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Five participants completed the training, and researchers measured changes…

This study looked at whether psychological treatment can help people who struggle with repetitive negative thinking, such as mental rituals in OCD, worries in anxiety, or ruminations in depression. 65 adults in Massachusetts participated. The goal was to see if treatment improves…

This study tested a new short, personalized therapy called HANDS-ON for 12 youth aged 10-18 with anxiety or OCD who did not improve with standard cognitive behavioral therapy. The therapy involves children, parents, and school staff working together to practice facing fears in re…

This study tested whether repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) can change blood flow in a brain area linked to Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Thirty adults with OCD received either real or fake rTMS. Researchers used MRI scans to measure brain blood flow befo…

This study tested a new way of delivering care for adults with anxiety and depression in Danish general practices. The model involved a team of doctors, nurses, and mental health specialists working together to support patients. The goal was to see if this team-based approach cou…

This study tested whether adding troriluzole to standard OCD medication works better than a placebo. It involved 456 adults with OCD who had not fully responded to their current treatment. The main goal was to see if the drug reduces OCD symptoms and is safe to use.

This study looked at how well the McLean Anxiety Mastery Program helps children and teens aged 6 to 19 with anxiety disorders like social anxiety, panic, and phobias. Researchers collected surveys from 559 participants to see if symptoms improved from the start to the end of trea…

This study looked at how a gentle brain stimulation technique called tDCS affects the way people with OCD learn to stop being afraid. Researchers measured skin responses and brain waves in 86 participants to see if stimulation helped them remember to not fear certain cues. The go…

This study tested a mobile app called esTOCma to see if it helps teachers learn more about Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), reduce negative attitudes, and feel more confident helping students who may have OCD. 175 primary and secondary school teachers took part. One group use…

This study looked at how deep brain stimulation (DBS) influences the way people approach or avoid difficult decisions. Researchers tested 13 adults with DBS implants for severe OCD or depression, plus epilepsy patients with temporary brain electrodes. Participants played a comput…

This study looked at how a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation technique affects compulsive behaviors in 203 adults with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Participants practiced a computer task while their brain activity was measured with MRI scans. The goal was to see if c…

This study looked at how two different types of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) affect brain activity in people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). 35 adults with OCD symptoms received 15 therapy sessions and had brain scans before, during, after, and 6 months later. The…