OCD Trial, Recruiting

Written by an AI model from the ClinicalTrials.gov eligibility criteria and checked on a sample basis. Please confirm against the original criteria.

Who might be able to join this trial:

• You are between 18 and 60 years old
• You have completed at least 9 years of education
• You have been diagnosed with OCD using a standard clinical interview called the MINI
• Your OCD symptoms are at a moderate level or above, based on a standard OCD rating scale (called the Y-BOCS, with a score of 16 or higher)
• You are either not taking any medication, or you have been on the same stable medication for at least 8 weeks before joining and are willing to keep taking the same medication throughout the study
• Having anxiety or mild to moderate depression related to your OCD does not automatically disqualify you

Who may not be able to join:

• You have a serious medical condition, neurological illness, or another psychiatric disorder besides OCD
• Your OCD symptoms are so severe that completing the required assessments and examinations would not be possible
• You are considered to be at serious risk of suicide
• You are pregnant or planning to become pregnant
• You are currently taking anti-seizure (antiepileptic) medication
• You have significant physical health problems or abnormal results on medical tests that are considered clinically important (confirm with trial site)
• You have already completed a full course of a talking therapy called CBT or ERP (a specific type of therapy focused on facing fears and resisting compulsions)

Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.