Find the best brain electrical stimulation protocol for obsessive-compulsive disorder

Evaluation of therapeutic efficacy of different suggested trans cranial direct current stimulation protocols in obsessive compulsive disorder

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20180624040217N1

Enrollment

Registered

2018-08-01

Start date

2018-04-19

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2018-09-11

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Conditions

OCD. Obsessive-compulsive disorder

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: 10 patients were treated for 5 consecutive days, 30 minutes twice daily, Anode applied on the right Occipital and cathode in the Orbitofrontal cortex area at 2 mA.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 45 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder diagnosis based on DSM-5 Age range 18 to 45 No neurologic deficits. No dependence on drugs and alcohol Test score of 16 and higher than the YBOCS

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Pregnancy and lactation Low IQ The presence of metal or implant in the head Patient dissatisfaction or withdrawal Epilepsy and seizure Psychotic disorders

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Obsessive Compulsive Symptoms. Timepoint: Before the intervention after the last intervention. Method of measurement: (YBOCS) Test.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactSara Akbari

Islamic Azad University

info@kiau.ac.ir+98 26 3441 8143

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026