New hope for OCD? brain medication trial underway

NCT ID NCT05624528

Summary

This study is testing whether a medication called tolcapone can help reduce symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Researchers are comparing tolcapone against a placebo in 49 adults with moderate to severe OCD over 8 weeks. The study also examines how the medication affects thinking skills and whether genetics influence treatment response.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Chicago Medical Center

    Chicago, Illinois, 60637, United States

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