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Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation for Pediatric OCD
Study Summary
This trial will test whether tDCS can help lessen OCD symptoms in children.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowTimeline
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Side effects data
From 2021 Phase 2 & 3 trial • 160 Patients • NCT02483468Trial Design
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- I am between 10 and 17 years old.I am a young person with symptoms of hoarding.You have been diagnosed with certain mental health conditions like conduct disorder, autism, bipolar disorder, ADHD, Tourette's syndrome, schizophrenia, or schizoaffective disorders based on DSM-V criteria.I have not had suicidal thoughts or behaviors in the last 6 months.I don't have epilepsy, metal implants in my head/neck, brain devices, or a pacemaker.My mental health medication has been stable for at least 6 weeks.Your body mass index (BMI) is too low.I do not have a severe illness that could hospitalize me during the study.You are addicted to drugs or alcohol (excluding tobacco).I am currently not in psychotherapy for OCD, but may be receiving it for other mental health issues.I haven't started new antidepressants, antipsychotics, or diets in the weeks before joining the study.
- Group 1: Inhibitory Control/ Fear Extinction
- Group 2: Inhibitory Control/ Goal-Orientated vs Habit-Based Behavior
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What characteristics make a patient eligible for this clinical investigation?
"For this medical investigation, 36 outpatients aged 10 to 17 with a WASI-II IQ of at least 85 and who are suffering from obsessive compulsive disorder will be accepted. In cases where intellectual disability is suspected, the PI may administer an additional WASI-II test in order to reduce participant strain."
Is recruitment for this research endeavor still open?
"Affirmative. The information hosted on clinicaltrials.gov reveals that this study is recruiting. It was initially posted on January 25th 2021 and the most recent update occurred on July 21st 2022. This trial requires 36 participants from a single medical center to be enrolled in order for it to move ahead with research plans."
Are individuals aged 55 and above eligible for enrollment in this trial?
"This research project is open to participants whose age ranges from 10 years old and under 17."
How many participants are currently enlisted in this clinical trial?
"Affirmative, clinicaltrials.gov confirms that recruitment for this experiment is in progress. This trial was published on January 25th 2021 and most recently updated July 21st 2022 with the goal of recruiting 36 participants from one medical centre."
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