Brain zaps for OCD: new hope for Treatment-Resistant patients?

NCT ID NCT05331937

First seen Mar 04, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 8 times

Summary

This study tests a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called TMS for adults with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) who did not improve with standard exposure therapy. 250 participants will receive either real or sham TMS combined with therapy for 5-7 weeks. The goal is to see if TMS can reduce OCD symptoms and improve quality of life.

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Study contacts

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Locations

  • Amsterdam UMC, location VU Medical Center

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    Amsterdam, North Holland, 1081 HZ, Netherlands

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  • GGZ inGeest

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    Amsterdam, Netherlands

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  • Maastricht UMC+

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    Maastricht, Netherlands

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  • Mondriaan

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    Maastricht, Netherlands

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  • Neurocare

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    Eindhoven, Netherlands

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  • Neurocare

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    Groningen, Netherlands

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  • ProPersona

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    Nijmegen, Netherlands

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  • Radboudumc

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    Nijmegen, Netherlands

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