Shock therapy for OCD? new study tests nerve zap to boost talk therapy
NCT ID NCT05580614
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 31 times
Summary
This study tests whether a mild nerve stimulation device (tVNS) can make exposure therapy work better for people with OCD. Researchers will enroll 56 adults with moderate to severe OCD. The goal is to see if adding tVNS to standard therapy improves symptoms and is well-tolerated.
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University of Florida
RECRUITINGGainesville, Florida, 32610, United States
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