Brain zaps for OCD: new study tests TMS as symptom easer

NCT ID NCT02355002

First seen Feb 14, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 7 times

Summary

This study tested whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called TMS could reduce obsessive-compulsive symptoms in 26 adults with OCD. Participants received either real TMS or a sham (fake) treatment over six weeks, and researchers tracked symptom changes using a standard OCD scale. The goal was to see if TMS works and to understand how it affects the brain.

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Locations

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

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