Obsessive-compulsive disorder

This study tested the anti-inflammatory drug naproxen sodium for treating obsessive-compulsive symptoms in children aged 6-15 with PANDAS, a condition linked to strep infections. The trial was double-blind and placebo-controlled, but it was terminated early after enrolling only 2…

This study looked at the long-term safety of a drug called troriluzole for people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) who hadn't improved enough with standard treatments. The trial planned to enroll 772 participants but was terminated early. The main goal was to check for si…

This study tests whether a biofeedback breathing system called Freespira can reduce anxiety and panic symptoms in young people aged 9 to 17. Over 8 weeks, one group uses the device while a control group waits. The goal is to see if the device helps lower anxiety scores on a stand…

This study tested a new, short therapy module for people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) who struggle with compulsive checking. The therapy focuses on fixing unhelpful beliefs about memory that drive the urge to check. Researchers aimed to see if this approach reduces ch…

This study tested whether a stepped-care approach using internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (ICBT) works as well as group therapy or standard medical care for adults with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). 46 adults in China received one of the three treatments for 6 we…

This study looked at how a gentle brain stimulation technique called tDCS affects thinking and behavior in children aged 10-17 with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The goal was to understand brain processes linked to OCD, not to treat the condition. Only 6 participants were …

This observational study at Yale University is recruiting 200 people who are already taking part in another trial where they may receive a serotonergic psychedelic (like psilocybin or LSD) or a placebo. Researchers want to understand how these substances change the brain's inform…