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Power is an online platform that helps thousands of Ocd patients discover FDA-reviewed trials every day. Every trial we feature meets safety and ethical standards, giving patients an easy way to discover promising new treatments in the research stage.
Learn More About PowerMACI vs Microfracture for Knee Cartilage Injury
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45 Participants Needed
Long-Term Safety of Troriluzole for OCD
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1200 Participants Needed
Adjunctive Troriluzole for OCD
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700 Participants Needed
Troriluzole for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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426 Participants Needed
Emotion Regulation Strategies for Emotional Regulation Issues
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390 Participants Needed
Osteochondral Allografts for Knee Defects
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68 Participants Needed
Adaptive Deep Brain Stimulation for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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Deep Brain Stimulation for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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Adaptive DBS for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation + Habit Training for Compulsive Behavior
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160 Participants Needed
Tolcapone for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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85 Participants Needed
Cannabidiol for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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4 Participants Needed
Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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420 Participants Needed
Troriluzole for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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700 Participants Needed
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Psilocybin for OCD
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10 Participants Needed
rTMS for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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48 Participants Needed
Cognitive Bias Modification for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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84 Participants Needed
Response Inhibition Training for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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118 Participants Needed
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"I've been struggling with ADHD and anxiety since I was 9 years old. I'm currently 30. I really don't like how numb the medications make me feel. And especially now, that I've lost my grandma and my aunt 8 days apart, my anxiety has been even worse. So I'm trying to find something new."
"As a healthy volunteer, I like to participate in as many trials as I'm able to. It's a good way to help research and earn money."
"I have dealt with voice and vocal fold issues related to paralysis for over 12 years. This problem has negatively impacted virtually every facet of my life. I am an otherwise healthy 48 year old married father of 3 living. My youngest daughter is 12 and has never heard my real voice. I am now having breathing issues related to the paralysis as well as trouble swallowing some liquids. In my research I have seen some recent trials focused on helping people like me."
"My orthopedist recommended a half replacement of my right knee. I have had both hips replaced. Currently have arthritis in knee, shoulder, and thumb. I want to avoid surgery, and I'm open-minded about trying a trial before using surgery as a last resort."
"I changed my diet in 2020 and I’ve lost 95 pounds from my highest weight (283). I am 5’3”, female, and now 188. I still have a 33 BMI. I've been doing research on alternative approaches to continue my progress, which brought me here to consider clinical trials."
Psilocybin for OCD
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Personalized Assessments for Childhood OCD
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Decision Tool for Arthritis
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Neurostimulation + Therapy for Emotional Regulation Issues
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240 Participants Needed
Light Therapy for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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40 Participants Needed
Exposure and Response Prevention for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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120 Participants Needed
Deep Brain Stimulation for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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10 Participants Needed
Cognitive Control Training for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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60 Participants Needed
Deep Brain Stimulation for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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Celecoxib for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Ocd clinical trials pay?
Each trial will compensate patients a different amount, but $50-100 for each visit is a fairly common range for Phase 2–4 trials (Phase 1 trials often pay substantially more). Further, most trials will cover the costs of a travel to-and-from the clinic.
How do Ocd clinical trials work?
After a researcher reviews your profile, they may choose to invite you in to a screening appointment, where they'll determine if you meet 100% of the eligibility requirements. If you do, you'll be sorted into one of the treatment groups, and receive your study drug. For some trials, there is a chance you'll receive a placebo. Across Ocd trials 30% of clinical trials have a placebo. Typically, you'll be required to check-in with the clinic every month or so. The average trial length for Ocd is 12 months.
How do I participate in a study as a "healthy volunteer"?
Not all studies recruit healthy volunteers: usually, Phase 1 studies do. Participating as a healthy volunteer means you will go to a research facility several times over a few days or weeks to receive a dose of either the test treatment or a "placebo," which is a harmless substance that helps researchers compare results. You will have routine tests during these visits, and you'll be compensated for your time and travel, with the number of appointments and details varying by study.
What does the "phase" of a clinical trial mean?
The phase of a trial reveals what stage the drug is in to get approval for a specific condition. Phase 1 trials are the trials to collect safety data in humans. Phase 2 trials are those where the drug has some data showing safety in humans, but where further human data is needed on drug effectiveness. Phase 3 trials are in the final step before approval. The drug already has data showing both safety and effectiveness. As a general rule, Phase 3 trials are more promising than Phase 2, and Phase 2 trials are more promising than phase 1.
Do I need to be insured to participate in a Ocd medical study?
Clinical trials are almost always free to participants, and so do not require insurance. The only exception here are trials focused on cancer, because only a small part of the typical treatment plan is actually experimental. For these cancer trials, participants typically need insurance to cover all the non-experimental components.
What are the newest Ocd clinical trials?
Most recently, we added Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation for OCD, Deep Brain Stimulation for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Virtual Reality for OCD to the Power online platform.
What is the best treatment for OCD?
Think of OCD care in layers. First-line is either Exposure-and-Response-Prevention therapy (a special form of CBT) or an SSRI medicine—using whichever you can access and are willing to try, or both together for the strongest results. If symptoms remain, your clinician can adjust the SSRI dose, add a low-dose antipsychotic, or consider brain-stimulation options such as TMS or (rarely) deep-brain stimulation, so there is usually another step to take.
What are the 3 C's of OCD?
The “3 C’s” are a CBT shorthand: Catch the intrusive thought or urge, Check whether the fear is realistic or helpful, and Change it by replacing the thought with a balanced statement while choosing not to perform the compulsion. It’s a handy self-talk tool, but lasting improvement for OCD usually also requires exposure-and-response prevention therapy and, at times, medication, so consult a qualified clinician if symptoms are frequent or distressing.
Will I ever be normal again after OCD?
With the right treatment—typically exposure-and-response-prevention therapy, often paired with an SSRI—most people see their OCD symptoms fall by about half, and roughly one in two reach minimal-symptom or full-remission levels, letting them work, study, and socialise much like anyone else. OCD is a vulnerability that can flare under stress, but using the coping skills learned in therapy (and medication if prescribed) keeps those flare-ups brief, so “normal life” is a realistic, long-term expectation for the majority of treated patients. If symptoms do creep back, a short booster course of therapy or medication adjustment usually restores control.
Is OCD neurodivergent?
Clinically, OCD is listed in DSM-5 as an “Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorder,” not a neurodevelopmental condition like autism or ADHD. Socially, many people still count it as “neurodivergent” because its symptoms stem from lifelong differences in brain circuits and it often overlaps with other neurodivergent diagnoses. In practice, you can use the neurodivergent label if it helps you seek understanding and accommodations, while still pursuing proven treatments such as exposure-and-response-prevention therapy and medication.
What is the 15 minute rule for OCD?
The “15-minute rule” is a starter exercise in exposure-and-response-prevention therapy: when an urge to do a ritual appears, you set a timer and deliberately wait 15 minutes without giving in. During that short pause the anxiety usually rises, then naturally ebbs, teaching your brain that the thought is safe and loosening the habit loop; over time you lengthen the delay or skip the ritual altogether. It’s a training tool, not a cure, so use it alongside a therapist’s guidance—especially if urges remain intense or daily life is being disrupted.
Which OCD has poor prognosis?
OCD tends to have a poorer long-term outlook when it starts early and remains untreated, when insight is weak or delusional, when hoarding or tic-related symptoms dominate, or when severe depression, substance use, or strong family accommodation are also present. People without these features—especially those who seek treatment soon after onset, have good insight, and lack major comorbidities—generally respond well to standard therapy and medication. In short, it is the combination of early, severe, insight-poor, hoarding/tic-related, and highly comorbid presentations that carries the worst prognosis.
When is OCD at its peak?
Most people first develop OCD in one of two windows—late childhood (about ages 8-12) or late adolescence/early adulthood (about 18-25)—but once the disorder is present its severity can rise and fall throughout life. Symptoms often flare again during big hormonal or life stresses such as puberty, pregnancy/post-partum, major losses, or serious illness, so the true “peak” is different for each person and can happen more than once. If obsessive thoughts or rituals start to interfere with daily living at any age, a mental-health professional can offer proven treatments like exposure-response-prevention therapy and medication.
What exacerbates OCD?
OCD tends to worsen when your stress system is cranked up (e.g., during major life stress, poor sleep, high caffeine or stimulant use, hormonal changes, illness, or suddenly stopping medication) or when compulsions keep getting “fed” by you or well-meaning family members. Spotting and dialing down these triggers—steady sleep, limiting stimulants, managing stress, sticking to prescribed meds, and practicing exposure-and-response-prevention rather than giving in—can help prevent or calm flare-ups. If symptoms suddenly spike or disrupt daily life, contact a mental-health professional promptly.
Why was OCD removed from anxiety?
In DSM-5 (2013), OCD was taken out of the anxiety-disorders chapter and placed in a new group called “Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders” because research showed it behaves differently from classic anxiety illnesses: it centers on intrusive obsessions and ritualistic compulsions, involves partly distinct brain circuits and genes, responds best to higher-dose SSRIs and exposure-response prevention therapy, and clusters with conditions like body-dysmorphic disorder and hoarding. Anxiety is still very common in OCD, but these biological, clinical, and treatment differences made experts create a separate category so diagnosis and care could be more accurate.
What is the success rate of deep brain stimulation for OCD?
Across all studies, about half of people with severe, treatment-resistant OCD improve substantially after deep-brain stimulation—“substantial” usually means at least a 35 % drop in symptom scores, and reported success ranges from roughly 40 % to 70 % depending on the exact brain target used. Side-effects such as surgical infection, device problems, or brief mood changes occur in a small minority, so DBS is considered a reasonable last-resort option when medications and therapy have failed, ideally delivered in experienced centers that can fine-tune the settings and monitor patients long-term.