Brain zaps without surgery: new hope for OCD?
NCT ID NCT05994053
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a new, non-invasive brain stimulation method for people with OCD. It uses mild electrical currents guided by brain wave recordings to target a key brain region. The goal is to reduce OCD symptoms quickly and safely, with effects lasting up to three months. The trial involves 90 adults with OCD.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
high-definition transcranial alternating current stimulation (HD-tACS) device
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a new, well-tolerated treatment option for OCD that works quickly and has few side effects.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study with only 90 participants. The effects may not last long-term or work for everyone, and the approach is still experimental.
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Locations
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Boston University Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders (BU-CARD)
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States
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