Zapping the brain to unravel OCD in kids
NCT ID NCT04548609
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at how a gentle brain stimulation technique called tDCS affects thinking and behavior in children aged 10-17 with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The goal was to understand brain processes linked to OCD, not to treat the condition. Only 6 participants were enrolled before the study ended early.
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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