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New treatment option for OCD
Official title Light Therapy for Obsessive-compulsive Disorder (OCD)
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06720090
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this clinical trial is to test whether light therapy is effective for reducing symptoms in young adults with OCD and late bedtimes (1am or later). The main question(s) it aims to answer are: Does light therapy reduce OCD symptoms?
- Phase 1: an early, usually small safety study
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 17 to 35. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Primary DSM-5 OCD diagnosis
- Bedtime 0100 or later
- Age 18-35
- English speaking
You likely can't join if
- people must not be currently participating in another research study that would influence their participation in our study.
- Diagnostic status
- Treatment status
- Night shift work or travel more than 1 time zone outside of Central Standard Time (CST) in the past month
- Pregnancy status
- Medication status
See the full eligibility criteria
- Primary DSM-5 OCD diagnosis
- Bedtime 0100 or later
- Age 18-35
- English speaking
- people must not be currently participating in another research study that would influence their participation in our study.
- Diagnostic status
- Treatment status
- Night shift work or travel more than 1 time zone outside of Central Standard Time (CST) in the past month
- Pregnancy status
- Medication status
- Regular nicotine or marijuana use
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- St Louis, Missouri, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 17 years to 35 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include St Louis, Missouri, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.