Harnessing Hormonal Variation to Probe Neural Mechanisms of OCD and Symptom Reduction by EX/RP

Harnessing Hormonal Variation to Probe Neural Mechanisms of OCD and Symptom Reduction by EX/RP

Brief description of study

Studies show that hormones affect the brain’s fear extinction network, which is relevant for therapy involving exposure and ritual prevention (EX/RP), a first-line treatment for obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). This study will examine the effect of delivering EX/RP to women during different phases in their menstrual cycle to determine the effects of hormones on the fear extinction network and on their OCD symptoms, with the long-term goal of optimizing EX/RP for individuals suffering from OCD. Men will also be recruited for this study to further explore biological sex differences. 

Eligibility of study

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions:
    OCD
  • Age: Between 18 Years - 45 Years
  • Gender: All

Male or Female, Age 18-45

Updated on 09 Mar 2024. Study ID: 849480

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