Brain zapping study sheds light on childhood OCD

NCT ID NCT04548609

First seen Dec 18, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 29 times

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 not to treat OCD, but to understand the brain processes behind it. The study was stopped early and included only 6 participants.

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Locations

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

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