A virtual reality game for patients with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder : Neuro-imaging

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

NL-OMON

Registry ID

NL-OMON25755

Enrollment

Registered

2017-04-12

Start date

2017-05-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-02-28

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Conditions

obsessive-compulsive disorder In dutch: obsessieve-compulsieve stoornis

Interventions

In this research project we will investigate a virtual reality game (VR-game) for OCD. This VR-game is interactive and designed to provoke and assess OCD symptoms in a controlled and standardized way.

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: - Diagnosis of primary OCD by DSM-IV criteria, - Age between 18-65 - Written informed consent of the subject

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: - Severe neurological disorders (including seizures) and cardiovascular disorders - Use of psychiatric medication including tricyclic antidepressants, antipsychotics and benzodiazepines. - Mental retardation - Use of medication potentially influencing cerebral blood flow and the cardiovascular system - Severe comorbid axis I disorders including schizophrenia like disorders and bipolar disorder - Alcohol or substance abuse (including benzodiazepines) during the last 6 months - Use of alcohol or benzodiazepines in the 24 hours prior to investigation or recreational drugs in the 72 hours prior to investigation - Abnormal hearing and uncorrected vision Irregular sleep/wake rhythm (e.g. regular nightshifts or cross timeline travel) - Contraindications for fMRI

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Main study parameters involve (1) the VR-game output scores and (2) brain activity on fMRI and (3) Y-BOCS scores	—

Contacts

Public ContactMartine van Bennekom

AMC

m.j.vanbennekom@amc.nl

Outcome results

None listed

Source: NL-OMON (via WHO ICTRP)