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The aim of this long-term study is to understand more thoroughly the risk factors and course of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Over several years, researchers will follow families in which there is at least one child or parent with childhood onset OCD and at least one OCD-unaffected child in an effort to discover specific genetic, brain, neuropsychological, psychosocial, and diagnostic factors that put people at risk for developing the disorder. By the end of the study, researchers hope to have better insight into the causes of OCD—insight that will help in the development of better prevention and treatment approaches. Please visit the study’s website for more details: www.ocdfamilystudy.org Or call 1-877-CURE-OCD (877-287-3623)
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This study seeks to examine potential underlying cultural and ethnic factors in the manifestation of Obsessive-compulsive Disorder using a simple, easy to use survey. This study aims to identify disparities in healthcare between different ethnic, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds as well as different sexual orientations and genders. Please use this link to participate: www.surveymonkey.com/OCDSurvey
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In this study we aim to examine cognitive processes in adults with BDD, adults with OCD, and adults with no history of psychiatric illness. The study involves one visit to the clinic lasting between 2 and 4 hours. At this visit, participants receive a diagnostic interview, fill out questionnaires, and complete three computer tasks. Participants are paid up to $100 for their time and effort. To be eligible, participants must have either primary BDD (with no comorbid OCD), primary OCD (with no comorbid BDD), or have no current or past psychological disorders (current specific phobia and/or past alcohol/substance abuse are allowed).
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This study is for people with OCD who are not currently taking any other psychiatric medications (other meds, including birth control, are fine). The study runs for 17 weeks, and involves 6 visits to our clinic in Charlestown. During the first visit subjects are interviewed about their past psychiatric history, and complete a variety of questionnaires. The first study visit is the longest (1-2 hours), but visits after that take 20-30 minutes each. At these visits, subjects fill out some short symptom assessments, and discuss how treatment is going for them. At the final visit we will assess the patients' progress and discuss future treatment options. There is no compensation for the study, but the medication is provided free of charge. Patients who wish to enroll must not be on any psychiatric medications, nor can they be undergoing current behavior therapy. Patients with comorbid bipolar disorder or psychosis are excluded, as are patients who have had a depressive episode in the last 12 months.
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