OCD Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- You are willing to follow all study procedures and are available for the full duration of the study.
- You are between 6 and 80 years of age.
- You are able to understand what the study involves and are willing to sign a consent form agreeing to take part.
Who may not be able to join:
- You have significant difficulty with thinking or understanding that would prevent you from taking part or giving informed consent — for example, a known full-scale IQ under 70 or a history suggesting broad intellectual disabilities.
- You were born significantly premature (before 32 weeks of pregnancy).
- You have any known brain abnormality (such as a brain tumor or abnormal brain tissue) or a medical history of conditions that affect the brain's structure, such as epilepsy, stroke, or a head injury that caused loss of consciousness for one hour or more.
- You have a psychotic disorder, such as schizophrenia or a related condition.
- You have dementia or another condition that, in the study team's opinion, would make it difficult for you to complete the study.
- You are currently pregnant.
- You have any other medical or mental health condition that, in the lead researcher's opinion, could affect the study results or assessments.
For the optional MRI scan only — you may also not be able to participate if:
- You are unable to have an MRI scan for any reason — for example, if you have metal implants in your body, experience claustrophobia (fear of enclosed spaces), cannot lie flat on your back, are pregnant, or have any other reason that makes MRI unsafe for you (confirm with trial site).
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Tonya J White, M.D., National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Phone: (301) 496-5192
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
GP referral letter
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Glutamate concentration measured using Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy; Heritability of cortical glutamate (proportion of variance explained by additive genetic factors).
Can't join this trial?
Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 27 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.