Status:

ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Phase II Adaptive Deep Brain Stimulation for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Lead Sponsor:

Baylor College of Medicine

Collaborating Sponsors:

University of Pittsburgh

Brown University

Conditions:

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-70 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This research study is for participants that have been diagnosed with intractable Obsessive -compulsive disorder (OCD). OCD is a persistent and oftentimes disabling disorder marked by unwanted and dis...

Detailed Description

ENROLLMENT: A subject is considered enrolled upon signing informed consent and deemed eligible to be screened by the investigator. The informed consent process may include discussions with the patient...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Signed informed consent prior to any study specific procedures being performed
  • Male or female between ages 21 and 70;
  • At least a five-year history of treatment-refractory OCD that causes substantial subjective distress and impairment in functioning;
  • A primary diagnosis of OCD with Y-BOCS minimum score of 28;
  • Failed an adequate trial of at least three of the following SSRIs: Fluoxetine; fluvoxamine; citalopram; escitalopram; sertraline; paroxetine;
  • Failed or could not tolerate an adequate trial of clomipramine;
  • Failed augmentation of one or more of the aforementioned drugs with at least one of the following antipsychotics: haloperidol; risperidone; quetiapine; ziprasidone; aripiprazole;
  • Failed an adequate trial of CBT for OCD, defined as 25 hours of documented exposure and response prevention (ERP) by an expert therapist;
  • Stable psychotropic medical regimen for the month preceding surgery

Exclusion

  • Inability or refusal to give informed consent.
  • Lifetime diagnosis of psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia;
  • Alcohol or substance abuse/dependence within 6 months, excluding nicotine;
  • Deemed at high risk of suicidal behavior or impulsivity, per clinical opinion assessments.
  • Any Neurological/Medical condition that makes the subject, in the opinion of the surgeon, a poor candidate.
  • Pregnant (confirmed by serum pregnancy test on females of child bearing age) or plans to become pregnant in the next 24 months.
  • Need for Diathermy
  • Contraindications to MRI
  • Contraindications to MEG
  • Subject is determined to not be appropriate for this study based on the medical expertise of the investigator.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

July 1 2021

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

July 30 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

5 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04806516

Start Date

July 1 2021

End Date

July 30 2026

Last Update

August 18 2025

Active Locations (3)

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University of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15260

2

Brown University

Providence, Rhode Island, United States, 02912

3

Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, Texas, United States, 77030