Brain zaps for OCD: tiny trial hopes to tame obsessions
NCT ID NCT03184454
First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 19 times
Summary
This study tests a brain implant (deep brain stimulation) in 2 people with severe obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) that hasn't improved with standard treatments. The device sends electrical pulses to specific brain areas to help control symptoms. The goal is to reduce OCD severity, but ongoing management is needed.
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Locations
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Charlestown, Massachusetts, 02129, United States
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University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55454, United States
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