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Study identifier: NCT06660225 Synced from ClinicalTrials.gov · July 28, 2026
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Deep Brain Stimulation for Refractory Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Condition: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder  ·  Sponsor: Nader Pouratian

PhaseNA
Planned participants10
Who can joinAll sexes, 22 Years to 75 Years
Healthy volunteersNo

About this study

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if deep brain stimulation (DBS) works to treat refractory obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The main questions it aims to answer are: * Assess the effects of the anteromedial sub-thalamic nucleus (amSTN)stimulation on obsessive/compulsive symptoms. * Map the amSTN using neuronal responses \[single unit and local field potentials (LFP) recordings\] at rest and under high frequency stimulation during surgery. * Record chronic brain activity with the implanted pulse generator and look for neuronal signatures correlated with symptom severity. Researchers will compare active deep brain stimulation to a placebo (sham stimulation) to see if DBS works to treat refractory OCD. Participants will: * Undergo surgery for the implantation of a deep brain stimulation device * Follow-up visits every three weeks with study staff * 6 month follow-up for the next 2-3 years after first year of study participation is complete

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Talk to the study team

Nader Pouratian, M.D., Ph.D.  ·  2146486630  ·  Nader.Pouratian@UTSouthwestern.edu

Tash Mupambo  ·  214-645-1355  ·  Tashinga.Mupambo@UTSouthwestern.edu

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Locations (1)

University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterDallas, Texas, United StatesRecruiting

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