Paid OCD
Research Study
Research Study
Researchers at McLean Hospital are conducting a research study to explore new treatment options for people with contamination-based OCD. Help advance OCD research and sign up today!
Conducted in Massachusetts
Compensation Provided
18-55 Years Old
Fast Facts
Currently Experiencing Symptoms of Contamination-Based OCD
Study Background
Finding the right OCD treatment isn't always easy. For about half of people with OCD, the first medication they try isn't the right fit.
Researchers in this study are exploring how targeting a specific brain region in individuals with contamination-based OCD reduces activity between a collection of brain regions.
Your participation in this study could lead to better treatments for OCD in the future. Help further OCD research and join our compensated study today!
Researchers in this study are exploring how targeting a specific brain region in individuals with contamination-based OCD reduces activity between a collection of brain regions.
Your participation in this study could lead to better treatments for OCD in the future. Help further OCD research and join our compensated study today!
Study Background Finding the right OCD treatment isn't always easy. For about half of people with OCD, the first medication they try isn't the right fit. Researchers in this study are exploring how targeting a specific brain region in individuals with contamination-based OCD reduces activity between a collection of brain regions. Your participation in this study could lead to better treatments for OCD in the future. Help further OCD research and join our compensated study today! |
Additional Information
The purpose of this study is to explore new treatment options for people with contamination-based OCD.
You may qualify for this study if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
Inclusion Criteria:
- 18-55 years old
- Experiencing symptoms of OCD
- Not taking psychiatric medications other than SSRI, SNRI, atypical antipsychotic, or clomipramine
- Able to travel to Belmont, MA (transportation can be arranged, costs may be covered)
The study includes in person visits:
Most appointments will be scheduled during normal working hours.
- Visits will include medical and psychiatric assessments, and functional MRI (fMRI) scans
Most appointments will be scheduled during normal working hours.
Participants will be compensated up to $1,800 upon completion for their participation.
There is no cost for you to participate in the study.