Plain-English translation of NCT06717165 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This study is testing whether transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS)—a non-invasive technique that delivers mild electrical pulses to the brain—can help boost the effectiveness of exposure therapy when used together. The trial enrolls adults with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and compares two groups: one receiving tACS with exposure therapy, and another receiving sham (fake) stimulation with the same therapy. Researchers want to understand whether the real brain stimulation makes a meaningful difference in reducing OCD symptoms.
Exposure therapy is an effective treatment for OCD, but it doesn't work well enough for everyone. This trial explores whether adding brain stimulation could enhance therapy's benefits and help more patients achieve relief from their intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors.
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You would attend 10 therapy sessions over two months. The first and last sessions would be therapy only, while the middle eight sessions would combine exposure therapy with electrical brain stimulation (or sham stimulation if you're in the comparison group). At four key time points—before, during, and after treatment—you would complete symptom assessments, have brain activity recorded with EEG, and undergo an MRI scan. The entire commitment spans roughly two months of weekly or twice-weekly visits.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Aug 19, 2026 · Not medical advice
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