Trial Information
Current as of January 22, 2025
Enrolling by invitation
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a common condition. One to two percent of the population experiences the chronic intrusive obsessive thoughts, repetitive compulsions, and pathological anxiety characteristic of the illness, which by several measures is among the ten most disabling medical conditions for adults in industrialized countries. Unfortunately, about fifteen percent of patients fail to benefit from existing therapies. A small number of OCD patients, who have a disabling illness that does not improve after conventional treatments, have neurosurgery as a last resort. One proced...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Patients who will be undergoing capsulotomy for severe OCD, as approved by the Butler Hospital Psychiatric Neurosurgery Committee
About Butler Hospital
Butler Hospital is a leading psychiatric and behavioral health facility dedicated to advancing mental health care through innovative research and clinical trials. As a prominent sponsor of clinical studies, the hospital focuses on developing and evaluating new therapeutic interventions, aiming to improve treatment outcomes for patients with various mental health conditions. With a commitment to evidence-based practice, Butler Hospital collaborates with a multidisciplinary team of experts to ensure rigorous methodology and ethical standards in all research endeavors, ultimately enhancing the quality of care for individuals in need.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Providence, Rhode Island, United States
People applied
Timeline
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Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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