Brain scans reveal why OCD patients get stuck in habits
NCT ID NCT04075890
First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated May 17, 2026 · Updated 20 times
Summary
This study looked at how the brains of 66 people with OCD balance between using habits and goal-directed thinking when making decisions. Researchers used brain scans (fMRI) and a mild electrical stimulation technique (tDCS) to explore the brain circuits involved. The goal was to better understand the decision-making process in OCD, not to provide a treatment.
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Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States
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