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 have been diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) based on standard medical criteria
• You do not have associated tics or Tourette's Syndrome
• You are between 18 and 60 years old and are right-handed
• Your OCD is considered at least moderate in severity, based on a standard OCD rating scale score of 16 or above
• Your medications have been stable for at least 4 weeks
• Your OCD has not responded well enough to standard treatments — specifically, you have tried at least 2 standard OCD medications (such as SSRIs or clomipramine) at the right dose for long enough, or 1 such medication plus an add-on treatment (such as certain antipsychotics, lithium, or buspirone), without enough improvement
• You have not received a specific type of brain stimulation therapy called rTMS in the past 6 months
• You are willing and able to sign a consent form agreeing to take part
• You have normal vision or vision that is fully corrected with glasses or contact lenses
• You are able to complete the tests and tasks required by the study

Who may not be able to join:

• You have significant memory or thinking difficulties (based on a standard cognitive test score below 24)
• Your main diagnosis is something other than OCD (though mild depression alongside OCD may be acceptable)
• You have also been diagnosed with schizophrenia or another psychotic disorder, bipolar disorder, or a current substance use or dependency problem
• You have had significant thoughts of harming yourself or serious suicidal tendencies in the past year
• You have a vision or hearing problem that cannot be corrected and would prevent you from completing study assessments
• You have metal implants in your body, such as a pacemaker or a stent
• There are any medical, psychological, personal, or practical circumstances that could put you at risk or make it difficult for you to safely take part (confirm with trial site)
• You are unlikely to follow the study requirements reliably
• You have claustrophobia (fear of enclosed spaces)
• You have a personal or family history of epilepsy
• You are pregnant or breastfeeding; women who could become pregnant must have a negative pregnancy test before starting and must use an approved form of contraception during the study
• You have serious problems with the functioning of a major organ such as your heart, lungs, liver, or kidneys, or have unstable vital signs
• You have increased pressure in your skull or eyes, or a condition called glaucoma
• You have a history of, or currently have, a neurological condition affecting the brain or nervous system — this includes stroke, brain infections, certain progressive brain diseases, Parkinson's disease, dementia, traumatic brain injury, brain tumours, thyroid or other hormonal disorders affecting the brain, or other conditions that affect brain function (confirm with trial site for the full list)

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