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The goal of this clinical trial is to discover brain-based subtypes of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and examine treatment response to two different repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) targets in the brain: the medial prefrontal cortex (MPFC) and the right prefrontal cortex (rPFC).
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Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased

360 Participants Needed

This trial tests a new, faster treatment for people with depression and OCD. The goal is to see if this approach can quickly improve symptoms. The study also uses brain scans to find markers that predict who will benefit most from the treatment. This method has shown effectiveness in treating depression and cognitive impairment, and is being explored for its potential in treating OCD.
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Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased

500 Participants Needed

This trial involves using Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) to help patients with severe OCD who haven't responded to other treatments. The DBS device sends electrical signals to specific brain areas to control OCD symptoms by regulating abnormal brain activity.
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Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18 - 65

50 Participants Needed

This trial uses brain scans and fluoxetine to treat unmedicated OCD patients. It aims to see how the brain changes with treatment and identify markers that predict treatment success. Fluoxetine, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), has been used for many years to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and is recognized for its efficacy in reducing both obsessions and compulsions.
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Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 1, 2
Age:18 - 65

100 Participants Needed

This trial tests if taking psilocybin pills can help people with OCD by changing how their brain processes thoughts and emotions. The study compares different amounts of psilocybin to see if it reduces OCD symptoms more effectively. Psilocybin is a naturally occurring substance that has shown promise in treating mood and substance use disorders.
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Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 1
Age:18 - 65

30 Participants Needed

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is associated with substantial impairments in quality of life and is among the most disabling psychiatric disorders. Exposure therapy is among the first-line of treatments for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) . Extinction learning is thought to be a core mechanism of therapeutic exposure. Fear and safety signal learning are traditionally associated with activity and connectivity within the canonical corticolimbic "fear circuit", which includes the amygdala, medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC), and hippocampus. Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is a neuromodulation technology that can augment brain plasticity, learning, and memory. The proposed study will test if obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is associated with inhibitory safety learning deficits and if transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) normalizes functional connectivity and safety signal processing to recover extinction deficits in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

Trial Details

Trial Status:Not Yet Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18 - 60

180 Participants Needed

Virtual Reality for OCD

New Haven, Connecticut
This study will focus on the use of Virtual Reality (VR) technology in patients receiving treatment using Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Not Yet Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased

5 Participants Needed

Psilocybin for Depression

New Haven, Connecticut
The primary objective of this study is to investigate the safety, feasibility, and tolerability of psilocybin treatment in individuals with functional impairment due to psychiatric symptoms. The secondary objective of this study is to determine whether individuals with functional impairments due to psychiatric symptoms will experience statistically significant symptom reduction and functional improvement from baseline symptom measurements (Visit 3) to 1-week (Visit 7), 4-weeks (Visit 8), and 6-weeks (Visit 9) post dosing. The investigators will recruit individuals with mood, anxiety, trauma, addictive, or related symptomatology, and who have functional impairment associated with these symptoms. A DSM-5 diagnosis is not required (nor is it an exclusion). The investigators will allow for comorbidity and only exclude based on psychological and physiological safety considerations. Critically, this approach will allow us to assess the tolerability of our interventions in individuals who would typically be excluded from efficacy studies due to various comorbid DSM-5 conditions. The investigators will employ an open-label study where participants will be given one dose of oral psilocybin 25mg. The investigators will also have follow-up visits at 1, 4, and 6 weeks and an optional long-term follow-up at 3, 6, and 12 months.
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Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 1

50 Participants Needed

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a disabling psychiatric illness that is characterized by distressing obsessional thoughts and time-consuming compulsive rituals. Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is a first-line psychological treatment of choice that requires patients to face their fears by being exposed to feared stimuli. This treatment has been shown to reduce symptoms in a significant proportion of patients. However, it is considered a difficult treatment and only a minority reach remission. Residual symptoms typically remain, or reappear after treatment, which is a risk for relapse. Inference-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT) is a promising evidence-based treatment developed to overcome these limitations. I-CBT has already been found to be as effective as ERP and significantly more acceptable and easier to adhere to. There is also evidence that I-CBT is more effective for subgroups of patients. Consequently, the current research project is focused on improving treatments outcomes for those provide those who have previously unable to reach remission of their symptoms with ERP. Following an initial treatment with ERP, those that have been unable to reach remission, will be randomized to either I-CBT or more ERP. It is expected that I-CBT will be significantly more effective than providing patients with more of the same. In addition, the study aims to predict treatment outcome in order to be able to tell in advance which patients do not respond to ERP. The project is designed to maximize beneficial health outcomes with a stepped-care approach to treatment, but also to work towards a more personalized choice by being able to match patients in advance with the treatment that works best for them
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Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased

160 Participants Needed

Obsessive-compulsive disorder impacts 1-2 percent of the population. Unfortunately, about fifteen percent of patients fail to benefit from existing therapies. A small number of OCD patients, who have a disabling illness that does not improve after conventional treatments, have neurosurgery as a last resort. One procedure, capsulotomy, involves making pairs of lesions in an anatomically-defined part of the anterior limb of the internal capsule, a structure containing nerve fiber bundles connecting the thalamus, in the center of the brain, to the prefrontal cortex, the most anterior and outermost brain region. The investigators will examine how the therapeutic effects of capsulotomy relate to changes in the structure of these brain pathways with structural (diffusion tensor imaging, DTI) and functional (resting-state and task-based) connectivity metrics. The investigators will also utilize experimental cognitive tasks that are sensitive to the circuitry impacted by this procedure.
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Trial Details

Trial Status:Enrolling By Invitation
Trial Phase:Phase 3

50 Participants Needed

This trial tests whether combining TMS with ERP therapy can help young people with OCD better manage their compulsions. TMS uses magnetic fields to stimulate brain areas linked to compulsive behavior. The study will compare different types of TMS to see which works best. Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) has been widely used as a therapy for severe obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:12 - 21

60 Participants Needed

This trial tests deep brain stimulation (DBS) for patients with severe OCD who haven't improved with other treatments. DBS involves placing electrodes in the brain to send electrical signals to specific areas. The study aims to personalize these signals using advanced technology to improve treatment outcomes and make the therapy more accessible.
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Trial Details

Trial Status:Not Yet Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18 - 64

12 Participants Needed

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a highly disabling psychiatric illness, characterized by obsessional thoughts that cause patients to perform time-consuming and distressing compulsive rituals. Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is a first-line psychological treatment of choice, which requires patients to face their fears by being exposed to feared stimuli. ERP has been shown to reduce symptoms among those who comply with treatment. However, there is still a significant portion of patients that do not improve, especially those who firmly believe their obsessions are realistic and reasonable (i.e. OCD with Overvalued Ideation (OVI)). Also, a signficant proportion of patients refuse the treatment or drop out during treatment due to the distress provoked by ERP. Even among those that do improve, residual symptoms often remain, or symptoms may reappear after treatment. One evidence-based approach to the treatment of OCD, termed inference-based cognitive therapy (IBCT) has been shown to be as effective as ERP with the potential to overcome some of the limitations of ERP. Since IBCT is a cognitive approach, the treatment does not require exposure to feared stimuli and likely more tolerable for patients with OCD. Also, there is evidence that IBCT is more effective than ERP for those with overvalued ideation, since it directly targets the distorted reasoning that is responsible for the intensity and persistence of the obsession. The current study aims to directly compare ERP with this promising evidence-based cognitive therapy, which is expected to be significantly more effective for those with overvalued ideation, as well as significantly more tolerable with lower rates of treatment refusal, drop-out and higher treatment satisfaction. The project is designed to maximize potential beneficial health outcomes and offer a new evidence-based treatment option for the large proportion of patients unable to benefit from ERP.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting

150 Participants Needed

Amitriptyline for Autism

Kansas City, Missouri
The investigators will recruit 30 children and adolescents (15 per group x 2 groups) aged 6 to 17 years with ASD and significant repetitive behaviors that cause problems to them and to others around them. Subjects will be randomized to either amitriptyline (AMI), dosed flexibly according to response and tolerability with a maximum dose of 100mg per day or 1.5mg/kg/day, in divided doses to minimize side effects, or placebo in look-alike capsules, for 10 weeks. Rating scales will be used to measure outcomes.
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Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 3
Age:6 - 17

30 Participants Needed

Exposure Therapy for Child Anxiety

Riverside, Rhode Island
There is strong evidence that cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with exposure is the preferred treatment for youth with anxiety disorders, but outpatient services that provide this type of treatment are limited. Even for those who do have access to anxiety-specific treatment, a traditional outpatient model of treatment delivery may not be suitable. Among the numerous logistical barriers to treatment access and response is the inability to generalize treatment tools to settings outside of the office. Patient-centered (home-based or telehealth; patient-centered telehealth closed as of 5/1/21) treatment models that target symptoms in the context in which they occur could be more effective, efficient, and accessible for families. The present study aims to compare the efficacy, efficiency, and feasibility of patient centered home-based CBT and patient centered telehealth CBT with a traditional office-based model of care. The question proposed, including proposed outcomes, have been generated and developed by a group of hospital, payer, patient and family stakeholders who will also contribute to the iterative process of protocol revision. The investigators anticipate 379 anxious youth to be randomized to receive outpatient treatment using telehealth (patient-centered telehealth closed as of 5/1/21), home-based services, or treatment as usual using a traditional outpatient model. Results of this study are expected to provide evidence for the efficacy and efficiency of patient-centered treatment, as well as increase treatment access and family engagement in the treatment process.
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Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Age:5 - 18

379 Participants Needed

This trial uses a device that sends electrical signals to the brain to help patients with severe OCD who haven't responded to other treatments. It works by correcting abnormal brain activity and also records data to help researchers understand the treatment better. Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is an innovative treatment for severe obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
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Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:21 - 65

2 Participants Needed

The overall goal of this project is to determine whether a new form of family-based treatment for repetitive and inflexible behaviors, delivered using videoconferencing technology, can counter any negative effects of those behaviors, but also improve positive outcomes for young children with ASD.
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Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:3 - 9

100 Participants Needed

Exposure Therapy for OCD

Belmont, Massachusetts
Exposure therapy is the most effective treatment available for obsessive compulsive disorder, yet up to 50% of patients do not recover because the mechanisms underlying successful response are poorly understood, leading to significant variability in how clinicians conduct exposure therapy. The main purpose of this study is to determine which target mechanisms are most critical to engage in real-world exposure sessions to produce good treatment outcomes. Adult participants (N = 400) with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) receiving exposure therapy from two sites (McLean Hospital, San Diego State University) across the continuum of care (outpatient, partial hospital, residential) will complete baseline clinical and demographic measures as well as weekly symptom reports. The project will measure exposure mechanisms across three levels of analysis (self-report, observer-rated behavior, physiology) during each exposure session. Mechanisms assessed will include a broad range of variables based on both habituation and inhibitory learning models of exposure. Self-report and observer-rated mechanisms will be measured with the Exposure Feedback Form, created and piloted by the study team. Physiological mechanisms will include skin conductance response, heart rate, and heart rate variability measured with a wristwatch. The current study will determine (1) which exposure mechanisms lead to favorable clinical outcomes, and (2) what makes a good exposure for whom. Results of this study have the potential to improve personalized care for the many patients who do not remit following exposure therapy for OCD.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18 - 65

400 Participants Needed

This study will conduct a randomized controlled trial of Cognitive Bias Modification for Interpretation (CBM-I) as an augmentation to treatment as usual for obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). CBM-I is a digital intervention designed to directly manipulate interpretation bias through repeated practice on a training task, thereby inducing cognitive changes in a relatively automatic or implicit manner. Specifically, this study will examine the feasibility, acceptability, and clinical outcomes associated with CBM-I. Adults with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) will be recruited from a treatment program for this disorder and participants will be randomly assigned to either receive: 1) up to 12 sessions of CBM-I, or or up to 12 sessions of psychoeducation as a control condition.

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased

106 Participants Needed

The goal of this clinical trial is to determine if ExAblate MR-guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS) bilateral anterior capsulotomy can be used safely and effectively to relieve symptoms of moderate to severe obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) in individuals who have not benefited from psychotherapy and medications. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Can ExAblate MRgFUS capsulotomy be safely delivered to individuals suffering from treatment-refractory OCD through an intact skull with a risk and side-effect profile that is comparable to other neurosurgical approaches for capsulotomy? 2. Will ExAblate MRgFUS capsulotomy result in improvement in clinical symptoms and quality of life metrics that are similar to those seen with other surgical approaches for capsulotomy? In the first stage of the study, participants with severe, treatment resistant OCD (n=10) will be recruited in two centers (Harvard and Stanford) and treated with best medical care (BMT) for 6 months. Thereafter, they will receive the ExAblate MRgFUS procedure and then another BMT for 12 months. In the second stage of the study, participants with moderate to severe OCD (n=56) will be recruited in a multi-center study and treated with BMT plus real or sham MRgFUS for 12 months. Thereafter, those who received sham MRgFUS and did not improve will receive real MRgFUS and then treated with BMT for another 12 months.

Trial Details

Trial Status:Not Yet Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 1, 2
Age:25 - 64

66 Participants Needed

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The investigators want to learn more about how human beings learn not to fear and the impact of changing the fear network in the brain using transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) in individuals with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). The investigators hope this study will help us understand how future treatments can help patients with OCD better control unwanted fear.

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18 - 60

120 Participants Needed

LIFU for OCD

Boston, Massachusetts
This trial tests a new treatment called Low Intensity Focused Ultrasound (LIFU) for people with OCD who haven't responded to usual treatments. LIFU uses sound waves to stimulate a specific brain area, aiming to improve symptoms. The study will observe changes in brain activity and OCD symptoms over a short period of treatment.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:21 - 65

20 Participants Needed

Although multiple treatments for OCD exist, slow symptom decrease, high remission, and significant side effects for some OCD patients limit their efficacy. More research into the precise neural mechanisms and linked cognitive functions in OCD is also necessary. To address both concerns, this study by Dr. Reinhart and his team will test a new, non-invasive, and well-tolerated neuromodulation method for reducing OCD symptoms, based on reward-related rhythms of the orbitofrontal cortex (OFC; a brain region responsible for reward, decision making and other crucial functions that is affected by OCD). This proposal is based on highly encouraging preliminary data in both subsyndromal and treatment-resistant populations that shows rapid reductions in OCD behaviors that last at least 1-3 months. Using high-definition transcranial alternating current stimulation (HD-tACS) guided by EEG brain wave recordings, the study will test whether repetitive modulation of relevant rhythm activity in the OFC can lead to rapid (within five days) and sustainable (up to three months) OCD symptom reduction. This research aims to increase knowledge of OCD and development of effective treatment with minimal side effects.

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased

90 Participants Needed

This trial is testing tDCS, a method using a small electrical current on the scalp, in children with OCD. The goal is to see if it can help normalize their brain function and improve symptoms. Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is a non-invasive brain stimulation technique that has been extensively investigated in adults with psychiatric disorders, including depression and anxiety.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Age:10 - 17

36 Participants Needed

We propose to study approach/avoidance behavior as measured by the Approach Avoidance task in 20 epilepsy patients undergoing implementation of depth electrodes for seizure monitoring in the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit at MGH. We will also study the effects of VC/VS electrical stimulation on approach-avoidance conflict in 20 adult patients who have undergone DBS implantation for severe MDD and/or OCD. There are 100-200 patients in the world with DBS electrodes in the VC/VS, and our research team cares for more than any other institution. Both participant groups will be assessed with respect to reward-aversion decision conflict using the task. The task will be performed with concurrent EEG recordings in DBS patients, and with continuous recording through our invasive neurophysiology rig in EMU subjects.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting

60 Participants Needed

The investigators are conducting this study to learn more about the cognitive and attentional processes among individuals with three types of repetitive negative thinking (RNT): mental rituals (as seen in obsessive compulsive disorder, OCD), worries (as seen in generalized anxiety disorder, GAD), and ruminations (as seen in major depressive disorder, MDD). Specifically, the investigators are studying whether psychological treatment can help people with RNT who have trouble stopping unwanted thoughts and shifting their attention.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Age:18 - 60

87 Participants Needed

Participants will receive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) at a random location in the left prefrontal cortex, excluding sites that are potentially unsafe. Extensive behavioral testing will be conducted to determine which behaviors are modulated by stimulating which circuits.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2
Age:18 - 65

180 Participants Needed

TMS for Depression

Boston, Massachusetts
The goal of this clinical trial is to test a new brain stimulation treatment target for individuals with depression plus at least one additional psychiatric disorder. The main question is to understand the safety profile of a non-invasive form of brain stimulation called accelerated intermittent theta burst stimulation when it is targeting the posterior parietal cortex. Additional questions focus on whether this stimulation improves symptoms of depression and other psychiatric disorders as well as whether this stimulation changes brain function.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Early Phase 1
Age:18 - 65

10 Participants Needed

To examine the effectiveness and clinical care outcomes of cognitive-behavioral therapy interventions at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH).
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased

250 Participants Needed

Anxiety disorders are the most common form of psychopathology, and frequently begin in childhood, resulting in lifelong impairment. Increased brain activity after making mistakes, as reflected by the error-related negativity (ERN), is observed in people with anxiety disorders, even before disorder onset. The ERN is therefore of great interest as a potentially modifiable risk factor for anxiety. However, methodological issues can make the ERN difficult to measure. Increased brain activity in response to a balance disturbance, as reflected by the balance N1, resembles the ERN, but does not share its methodological issues. The investigators' preliminary data demonstrate that the balance N1 and the ERN are associated in amplitude in adults, suggesting they may depend on the same brain processes. The balance N1 has never been investigated in individuals with anxiety disorders, but it increases in amplitude within individuals under anxiety-inducing environmental contexts. Further, balance and anxiety are related in terms of brain anatomy, daily behavior, disorder presentation, and response to treatment. The present investigation will measure the ERN and the balance N1 in children (ages 9-12) with anxiety disorders, and further, how these brain activity measures change in response to a brief, 45-minute, computerized psychosocial intervention that was developed to reduce reactivity to errors, and has been shown to reduce the ERN. The investigators will recruit approximately 80 children with anxiety disorders, half of whom will be randomly assigned to the active intervention condition. The other half will be assigned to an active control condition, consisting of a different 45-minute computerized presentation. Participants assigned to the control condition can access the computerized intervention after participation in the study. The purpose of this investigation is to test the hypothesis that the balance N1 and the ERN will be reduced to a similar extent after the intervention, to demonstrate that these brain responses arise from shared brain processes. Transfer of the effect of the psycho-social intervention to the balance N1 would provide insight into prior work demonstrating that balance training can alleviate anxiety in young children, and well-documented benefits of psychotherapy to balance disorders. Collectively, these data may guide the development of multidisciplinary interventions for the prevention and treatment of anxiety disorders in children.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:9 - 12

80 Participants Needed

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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.

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