Brain surgery study for OCD pulled before it started

NCT ID NCT03244852

First seen Dec 12, 2025 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study aimed to improve how doctors target deep brain stimulation (DBS) for people with severe obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) that hasn't improved with medication. Researchers planned to use brain scans to personalize the placement of electrodes. However, the study was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled, so no results are available.

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Locations

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    Charlestown, Massachusetts, 02129, United States

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