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New treatment option for Obsessive - Compulsive Disorder
Official title Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and Psychotherapy for Treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07146438
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study will test how people with OCD respond to a type of noninvasive brain stimulation, repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS), when it is combined with psychotherapy. Participants will either engage in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Therapy or supportive therapy (ST) while receiving rTMS.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Diagnosis of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) as determined by Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5)...
- Live in Southern California and be willing to attend in-person to receive repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) 5 times per week for 6...
- Have completed a prior course of Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy (at least ten sessions)
- Currently take or have previously tried Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SRI) medication for OCD
- Willing to maintain psychotropic medication levels throughout the 16 weeks of the study
You likely can't join if
- Primary psychiatric diagnosis other than OCD
- Active substance use disorder
- Active suicidality
- Active psychosis
- History of seizures
- Severe neurological impairment
See the full eligibility criteria
- Diagnosis of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) as determined by Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) diagnostic criteria.
- Live in Southern California and be willing to attend in-person to receive repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) 5 times per week for 6 weeks.
- Have completed a prior course of Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy (at least ten sessions)
- Currently take or have previously tried Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SRI) medication for OCD
- Willing to maintain psychotropic medication levels throughout the 16 weeks of the study
- Primary psychiatric diagnosis other than OCD
- Active substance use disorder
- Active suicidality
- Active psychosis
- History of seizures
- Severe neurological impairment
- Pregnant or planning to become pregnant
- Received a prior rTMS course
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Los Angeles, California, 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, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Los Angeles, California, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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