Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder study: Reclaim™ DBS Therapy
Official title DBS for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT02773082
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to see if DBS can help people whose OCD has not improved with medication or therapy. It compares DBS to other surgical options.
- Who it's for
- It looks for adults who have severe OCD that has not responded to drugs or cognitive‑behavioral therapy.
- What's involved
- Participants will receive DBS, a small device that sends electrical signals to specific brain areas. They will have surgery, regular check‑ups, and brain scans to monitor the device. No medication changes are required.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts about 12 months, with several hospital visits for surgery, follow‑up appointments, and routine testing.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Have a diagnosis of OCD with a documented duration of at least 5 years
- Have OCD rated as severe or extreme illness
- Have failed to improve following treatment with at least 3 selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and clomipramine
- Do not have hoarding as their primary subclassification
- Have completed or tried to complete Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP)
You likely can't join if
- Patients who are unable to properly operate the neurostimulator
- Patients who will be exposed to diathermy
See the full eligibility criteria
- Have a diagnosis of OCD with a documented duration of at least 5 years
- Have OCD rated as severe or extreme illness
- Have failed to improve following treatment with at least 3 selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and clomipramine
- Do not have hoarding as their primary subclassification
- Have completed or tried to complete Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP)
- Have no serious psychiatric disorder in addition to OCD (e.g. comorbid personality disorder) or current substance abuse issues
- Meet established criteria for implantation of a deep brain stimulation system
- Are 18 years old or older
- Have not had a previous surgery to destroy the region of the brain that will be the target of stimulation
- Are not pregnant
- Have no other neurological disorders, including dementia
- Do not have a bleeding disorder or are not taking blood thinners
- Are capable of giving informed consent
- Patients who are unable to properly operate the neurostimulator
- Patients who will be exposed to diathermy
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Queens, New York, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Queens, New York, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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