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Testing deep brain stimulation for severe obsessive-compulsive symptoms

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Deep Brain Stimulation for Refractory Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

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Device studyAges 22–75United StatesOCD
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Who could participate?

Listed age limits: 22 years to 75 years.

What will I do during this study?

Participants undergo surgery to implant a deep-brain-stimulation device. In the crossover phase, they receive 16 weeks with stimulation off and 16 weeks with stimulation on, in an order assigned by group; after that, everyone enters an open-label stimulation period. Follow-up visits occur every three weeks, with longer-term follow-up after the first year.

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Study start dateEstimated: November 2026
Recruitment status
Recruiting
Enrollment listed in the registry
10
Sponsor
Nader Pouratian
Sponsor type
Unknown or unclear
Study type
Device
Intervention type
DEVICE
Study phase
Not clearly listed
Locations
United States
Age range
From 22 Years to 75 Years
Official registry ID
NCT06660225
Official title
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Towards Closed Loop Deep Brain Stimulation for Treatment of Refractory Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Recruitment & locations

Currently recruiting

Dallas

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Who is behind this study?

The study sponsor is Nader Pouratian.

Who can participate?

Listed age limits: 22 years to 75 years.

Is this study still recruiting?

The registry lists this study as recruiting.

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