Scientists to wire up brains and homes to decode OCD and bipolar behavior

This study will follow 12 people with severe OCD or bipolar disorder who are already scheduled to receive deep brain stimulation (DBS). Researchers will use the DBS device to record brain activity while participants wear smart rings, watches, and phones to track sleep, activity, and social behavior. Some measurements will take place in a special apartment-like lab, others at home. The goal is to link brain signals to real-world behaviors and mood, which could lead to better ways to diagnose and treat these conditions.