Pilot Study of CBT With tDCS for Adults Being Treated for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Investigating Non-invasive Brain Stimulation to Enhance CBT in Intensive Treatment-seeking Patients With OCD

This pilot study aims to compare the effect of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) versus sham stimulation, delivered immediately prior to cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), on patient-reported outcomes. The investigator hypothesize that patients who receive active stimulation will experience greater improvement in OCD symptoms than those who receive sham stimulation.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Primary diagnosis of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Resident of state of Wisconsin
• Enrolled in OCD Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) at Rogers Behavioral Health in Oconomowoc, WI
• Ability to communicate effectively using written and spoken English

Exclusion Criteria:

• Metal in the body of any kind (e.g., braces, pacemakers, metal plates or screws, intracranial electrodes, implanted devices/defibrillators, prostheses)
• Currently taking medication that reduces seizure threshold (e.g., clomipramine)
• Cranial pathologies (e.g., holes, plates)
• History of seizure or black-out concussion
• Pregnancy
• Previous treatment at Rogers Behavioral Health