Celecoxib for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
This study is evaluating whether inflammation may be a factor in obsessive compulsive disorder.
See full descriptionAbout the trial for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Treatment Groups
This trial involves 2 different treatments. Celecoxib is the primary treatment being studied. Participants will all receive the same treatment. There is no placebo group. The treatments being tested are in Phase 2 and have already been tested with other people.
About The Treatment
Side Effect Profile for Initial Dose Celecoxib 400 mg
Eligibility
This trial is for patients born any sex between 18 and 65 years old. There are 4 eligibility criteria to participate in this trial as listed below.
Approximate Timelines
Measurement Requirements
This trial is evaluating whether Celecoxib will improve 1 primary outcome and 5 secondary outcomes in patients with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Measurement will happen over the course of Week 8.
Who is running the study
Principal InvestigatorPatient Q & A Section
Can obsessive-compulsive disorder be cured?
Recent findings show evidence of symptom reduction after prolonged intensive treatment, and, consequently, a more hopeful outlook for the treatment of OCD. However, more research is needed to provide further evidence concerning the possibility of lasting remission due to sustained improvement.
How many people get obsessive-compulsive disorder a year in the United States?
It is estimated that 2.5 per 1,000 live one will get OCD in their lifetime. There are an estimated 20,000 individuals that have OCD at any given moment in time, and 2,500 of those are newly diagnosed in the year. Furthermore, around 10,000 are currently experiencing the symptoms of an acute episode.
What are common treatments for obsessive-compulsive disorder?
A variety of different treatments are prescribed for OCD. Most treatments are directed toward a subset of the condition in varying degrees of severity. Behavioral treatments are often used to supplement medication and to help patients regain their personal and social functioning. Cognitive behavioral therapy is frequently used as a monotherapy or adjunct and is an excellent candidate for further investigation.
What causes obsessive-compulsive disorder?
Unlike bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder, OCD does not appear to be triggered by psychosis or any 'triggers' in the environment. It is likely that the condition is driven by epigenetic changes in the development of glutamate circuits responsible for emotional learning or reinforcement.
What are the signs of obsessive-compulsive disorder?
Behavioural changes such as poor concentration, poor concentration when reading, and poor planning may be early signs of OCD. These can arise as a result of pre-existing psychiatric symptoms, however in an OED diagnosis attention must be paid to early behavioural changes. A history of obsessions and compulsive behaviours are essential. In an OED diagnosis, behavioural changes arising from the OC do not constitute OCD signs.
What is obsessive-compulsive disorder?
There is an increasing volume of research in OCD, a disorder characterized by obsessions and compulsions. These conditions often appear in children, adolescents, and in early adulthood. OCD is characterized by persistent and extreme anxiety, obsessions, rituals (such as handwashing), excessive thoughts about the consequences of these rituals, and repetitive attempts to decrease the anxiety induced by obsessions related to the rituals. In the first two years of life OCD is characterized by excessive anxiety and irritability during crying and crying spells. While OCD may occur in children, adolescents and adults, children are more vulnerable to the clinical and social consequences of this disorder.
Have there been any new discoveries for treating obsessive-compulsive disorder?
New treatments are entering the clinical arena for OCD, including naltrexone, a D2 blocking agent, as well as repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation. However, no evidence exists that it is possible to eradicate OC symptoms with any of these treatments.
What are the latest developments in celecoxib for therapeutic use?
The current paradigm of the role of celecoxib is mainly based on its purported anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects. However, current knowledge suggests that celecoxib modifies other inflammatory pathways that may have positive and negative consequences for disease and prognosis.
How does celecoxib work?
The drug seems to work by inhibiting COX-2 which is thought to be related to the pathogenesis of OCD and BZD-dependent OCD symptoms such as compulsive behavior, intrusive thoughts or images and sensory overload. It is possible that celecoxib could be useful for both BzD and OCD. ClinicalTrials.gov number: NCT00494531.
What is celecoxib?
(a) Celecoxib is available to some extent to the public. (b) Compared with celecoxib from the public domain, the products with higher levels of purity, which may be more efficacious, are also more expensive. (c) For those on public subsidies, the cost of celecoxib may be less, but a broader population of individuals is at higher risk when prescribing to others. (d) If the cost of the product is the determinant of its use, then it may be more cost-effective for some to buy it from the public domain (though not in India or Australia) than for the public to use a cheaper, albeit equally effective, product from another source.
What is the average age someone gets obsessive-compulsive disorder?
Findings from a recent study adds an important piece of information that is sorely needed by clinicians and researchers. Obsessive-compulsive disorder continues to be diagnosed in a majority of American adults across all ages. The average age at diagnosis is 33.6 years and worsens markedly over time. While earlier onset cases exist, they generally arise outside of a clinical sample. While exact reasons remain to be fully elucidated, it is not a rare occurrence to see people begin to develop symptoms during their teen years, 20 to 30 years after the initial onset. The majority of cases, in this large national sample, occur by the early adulthood, 40 to 50 years after onset. It has long been known that obsessive-compulsive tendencies are transmitted to offspring.
What does celecoxib usually treat?
Since many patients do not benefit from conventional treatment, other treatments may be recommended. However, because of the high cost of various drugs and concerns regarding adverse effects, such patients are usually not taken as far as possible beyond conventional therapy for symptom relief. Further studies are needed using placebo-controlled trials for identification of effective and safe medications for many people with Tourette's syndrome.