Could zapping the brain ease OCD? new trial begins
NCT ID NCT07113652
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a device that uses gentle electrical fields to stimulate brain areas linked to OCD. 18 adults with moderate-to-severe OCD will receive either real or sham stimulation for 7 days. Researchers will measure symptom changes and use brain scans to understand how it works.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Temporal Interference (TI) stimulation device (nerviox-1000)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a new, non-invasive treatment option for obsessive-compulsive disorder that may help reduce symptoms.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early study with only 18 people, so results may not apply widely. The device is experimental, and it is unknown if it will provide meaningful symptom relief.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Shanghai Mental Health Center
RECRUITINGShanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200030, China
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