Status:
RECRUITING
Accelerated rTMS in Hospitalized Patients With OCD: a Feasibility and Mechanistic Study
Lead Sponsor:
University Hospital, Ghent
Collaborating Sponsors:
University Ghent
Conditions:
Obsessive - Compulsive Disorder
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study investigates a new treatment approach for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), a condition characterized by unwanted repetitive thoughts and behaviors. The goal is to determine whether comb...
Detailed Description
This study aims to explore the combination of specialized inpatient care for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) with treatment using repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) in patients di...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age between 18 and 65
- Hospitalization for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Participation in Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy
- Significant OCD, as measured by a Y-BOCS score of 20 or higher (moderate to severe OCD symptoms)
Exclusion
- Acute suicidality: Individuals presenting with current suicidal ideation or behavior are excluded to ensure participant safety.
- Psychotic disorder: patients with active psychotic disorders are excluded due to the complexity of their condition and potential interactions with the study protocol.
- Current substance use disorder: active substance use disorders are exclusionary to prevent confounding effects on study outcomes.
- Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for OCD: participants with an implanted DBS device for OCD are excluded due to potential interference with the study's interventions and safety concerns.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 25 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 31 2030
Estimated Enrollment :
60 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07135414
Start Date
May 25 2025
End Date
December 31 2030
Last Update
August 22 2025
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UZ Gent
Ghent, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium, 9000