OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER

This study is testing whether a surgically implanted brain stimulation device can help people with severe obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) that hasn't responded to other treatments. Ten participants will have a device implanted that can both stimulate the brain and record its …

This study aims to understand and potentially treat the unusual sensory feelings that often drive compulsive behaviors in people with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Researchers will use brain scans and a non-invasive magnetic stimulation technique (rTMS) on a specific brain…

This study tests whether briefly triggering obsessive-compulsive symptoms right before brain stimulation makes the treatment more effective for people with severe OCD who haven't responded to standard treatments. Researchers will compare two groups: one receiving only brain stimu…

This study is testing whether focused ultrasound can safely reduce symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in people who haven't improved with standard treatments like therapy and medications. Researchers will use MRI-guided sound waves to target a specific brain area wit…

This is a small, early-stage study to see if deep brain stimulation (DBS) can help people with severe obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) that hasn't improved with other treatments. Four participants will have a device implanted to deliver mild electrical pulses to two different …

This study is testing whether psilocybin, the active compound in 'magic mushrooms,' can help people with OCD when standard treatments haven't worked well enough. Twenty adults with moderate to severe OCD will be randomly assigned to receive either a low or high dose of psilocybin…

This study aims to test a culturally adapted self-help workbook for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in Pakistan, where access to trained therapists is limited. The workbook is based on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) principles and includes guidance from a therapist. Resea…

This study is testing a free, one-time online program designed to help caregivers of children with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). The program teaches caregivers how to reduce stress and change certain caregiving behaviors that might accidentally make a child's OCD symptoms …

This study is testing whether a medication called valbenazine can safely reduce the severity of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) symptoms. It will involve 30 adults with moderate-to-severe OCD. Each participant will try both the study drug and a placebo for 6 weeks each to see…

This study aims to understand how common obsessive-compulsive symptoms are in people recovering from substance use disorders. Researchers will compare 51 adults with substance use disorders to 51 healthy adults, using questionnaires and interviews to measure symptoms and quality …