OCD Trial, Recruiting

Written by an AI model from 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 65 years old
• You are able to read and sign a consent form agreeing to take part
• You have been diagnosed with OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder) confirmed through a standard medical interview
• You have tried at least two different courses of a type of antidepressant called SSRIs (such as fluoxetine or sertraline), each for at least 3–6 months, without enough improvement
• You have tried the maximum dose of a medication called clomipramine for 3–6 months without enough improvement
• You have tried Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (a talking therapy) for at least six months without enough improvement
• You have tried a type of medication called atypical antipsychotics (alone or combined with other medications) for at least three months without enough improvement

Who may not be able to join:

• You have another diagnosed psychiatric or psychotic condition
• You have previously received treatments such as electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), brain stimulation therapies (such as TMS, tDCS, tACS, or DBS)
• You are currently considered at risk of suicide (confirm with trial site)
• You have difficulty communicating clearly with the research team
• You have a history of a serious brain injury
• You have stents in your brain or heart/blood vessels
• You have used drugs or alcohol problematically in the past six months
• You have an unstable neurological condition or a blood clotting disorder
• You are pregnant, breastfeeding, or able to become pregnant but unwilling to use reliable contraception during the study
• You have taken part in another clinical trial within the past three months
• You have any other condition that the research team considers makes participation unsuitable (confirm with trial site)

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