Cortical Stimulation to Treat Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Summary

The purpose of this study is to identify abnormal brain signals associated with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and psychiatric symptoms and to investigate novel therapeutic stimulation sites. While treating OCD with standard deep brain stimulation (DBS) therapy, the investigators will also monitor the activity of the anterior cingulate and prefrontal cortex, a region known be involved with OCD, decision making, and emotion regulation, and the investigators will identify abnormal activity co

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria: * Ability to give informed consent for the study * Age 22-75 * Clinical diagnosis of OCD * Documented duration of OCD of at least 5 years * OCD rated as severe or extreme illness (YBOCs ≥ 28) * Has failed to improve following treatment with at least two selective serotonin reupt

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