Can timing OCD therapy with your cycle boost results?

NCT ID NCT05359562

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 32 times

Summary

This study looks at how natural hormone changes during the menstrual cycle might influence how well a type of therapy called exposure and response prevention (EX/RP) works for women with OCD. Researchers will use brain scans to see how hormones affect brain areas involved in fear and anxiety. The goal is to find the best time in the cycle to deliver therapy for better results.

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Locations

  • New York State Psychiatric Institute

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    New York, New York, 10032, United States

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  • University of Pennsylvania

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    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

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