Plain-English translation of NCT07031544 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 trial is testing deep brain stimulation (DBS), a surgical procedure that implants a device in your brain to help reduce severe obsessive-compulsive disorder symptoms. The study involves 60 people with OCD whose symptoms haven't improved despite trying multiple medications and therapy. Researchers want to learn the best time to turn on the device after surgery to get the best results.
Some people with obsessive-compulsive disorder don't get better with standard treatments like medications and therapy alone. This treatment offers hope for those with severe, hard-to-treat OCD, but doctors need to understand the best timing for activating the device to help as many patients as possible.
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You would undergo brain surgery to have a stimulation device implanted. After surgery, you would be randomly assigned to one of three groups that differ only in when the device is turned on: about one month, two months, or three months after your surgery. You would then return for regular check-ups over several months so doctors can measure how well the treatment is working and compare results across the three timing groups.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 20, 2026 · Not medical advice
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