Can magnetic pulses to the brain ease OCD? new trial investigates
NCT ID NCT07587112
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (deep TMS) can improve symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Researchers will compare two active coils (H7 and H1) against a sham (fake) coil in 96 adults with OCD. Participants will receive daily sessions for six weeks, and brain scans will track changes in neural activity. The goal is to understand which brain targets work best and how they affect OCD symptoms.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (deep TMS) using H7 or H1 coils
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward a more targeted brain stimulation treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) that reduces symptoms.
- What could go wrong
- This is a relatively small, early-phase study focused on understanding brain mechanisms, not proving a cure. The treatment may not work for everyone, and side effects like discomfort or headache are possible.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Taipei Veterans General Hospital
RECRUITINGTaipei, Taiwan
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