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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Clinical Trial in Queens, NY

Access cutting-edge obsessive-compulsive disorder (ocd) treatment through this clinical trial at a research site in Queens. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by Northwell Health

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All study-related obsessive-compulsive disorder (ocd) treatment provided free

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Why Participate?

  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to Queens

    Convenient for NY residents

  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

    Access to innovative therapies

  • Expert Medical Care

    Close monitoring by specialists

  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

Simple Process

  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
  3. 3Visit Queens site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Study in Queens

There are two primary approaches to the treatment of OCD, pharmacotherapy and cognitive behavior therapy (CBT). Lack of therapeutic success with one approach leads to trials of the alternative approach or a combination of the two. A rarely used third therapy approach, appropriate for only the most severely afflicted and treatment resistant patients, is neurosurgical ablation of certain brain regions involved in mood and anxiety. The neurosurgical ablation procedures are irreversible in nature, and involve the destruction of specific volumes of brain tissue through various controlled means. Surgical procedures include cingulotomy, subcaudate tractotomy, limbic leucotomy which is a combination of the first two procedures and capsulotomy. DBS therapy is an alternative to neurosurgical procedures, specifically anterior capsulotomy, for patients with chronic, severe OCD which has proven resistant to primary pharmacological and/or behavior therapy options. Results from 26 severe, treatment-resistant OCD patients treated with DBS at four collaborating centers, three in the US, and one in Europe are summarized in great detail in pages 12-22 of the provided/attached "Reclaim Summary of Safety and Probable Benefit."

Sponsor: Northwell Health

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

Have a diagnosis of OCD with a documented duration of at least 5 years
Have OCD rated as severe or extreme illness
Have failed to improve following treatment with at least 3 selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and clomipramine
Do not have hoarding as their primary subclassification
Have completed or tried to complete Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP)
Have no serious psychiatric disorder in addition to OCD (e.g. comorbid personality disorder) or current substance abuse issues
Meet established criteria for implantation of a deep brain stimulation system
Are 18 years old or older
Have not had a previous surgery to destroy the region of the brain that will be the target of stimulation
Are not pregnant
Have no other neurological disorders, including dementia
Do not have a bleeding disorder or are not taking blood thinners
Are capable of giving informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

Patients who are unable to properly operate the neurostimulator
Patients who will be exposed to diathermy

Not sure if you qualify? Submit your interest and a study coordinator will help determine your eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Queens?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT02773082) has an active research site in Queens, NY that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

Still have questions? Our study coordinators are here to help.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Treatment Options in Queens, NY

If you're searching for obsessive-compulsive disorder (ocd) treatment options in Queens, NY, this clinical trial (NCT02773082) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our Queens research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced obsessive-compulsive disorder (ocd) specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

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