Daydreaming linked to OCD symptoms in new study
NCT ID NCT05944172
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how attention and daydreaming influence obsessive thoughts in people with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Researchers compared 80 participants—some with OCD and some without—to see if obsessions change depending on how much the mind wanders. The goal was to better understand the link between everyday daydreaming and OCD symptoms.
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Albert Chenevier hospital
Créteil, Creteil, 94010, France
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