Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Research Study
Researchers at the University of Southern California are examining OCD symptoms to provide enhanced treatments to future patients. Join our compensated study today!
Fast Facts
Diagnosed with OCD
Not taking any SSRI medications
Ages 18-60
compensation provided
conducted in Greater Los Angeles
Study Background
Researchers at the University of Southern California are studying Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). OCD is a chronic, impairing disorder characterized by unwanted obsessions and/or compulsions. Not all persons with OCD are alike, resulting in a wide variety of symptoms, illness course, and response to treatment. The purpose of our OCD research study is to better understand differences in OCD symptoms and to predict both illness course and response to treatment.
Findings from this clinical research study will help develop models that predict response to treatment and symptom course. By comparing data from participants with OCD and healthy volunteers without OCD, we hope to provide enhanced treatments to future patients.
Participants will attend an in-person onboarding visit. This involves setting up the FitBit and downloading a smartphone-based assessment on the participant’s phone. These will be used to measure behavior and physiology, along with day-to-day functioning and symptoms. A virtual visit will be conducted via Zoom after 2 weeks to assess OCD severity. After 10 weeks of wearing the Fitbit 24/7, there will be a study off-boarding visit. MRI imaging will be taken at the start and end of the study.
Further research today and join our compensated study!
Study Background
Researchers at the University of Southern California are studying Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). OCD is a chronic, impairing disorder characterized by unwanted obsessions and/or compulsions. Not all persons with OCD are alike, resulting in a wide variety of symptoms, illness course, and response to treatment. The purpose of our OCD research study is to better understand differences in OCD symptoms and to predict both illness course and response to treatment.
Findings from this clinical research study will help develop models that predict response to treatment and symptom course. By comparing data from participants with OCD and healthy volunteers without OCD, we hope to provide enhanced treatments to future patients.
Participants will attend an in-person onboarding visit. This involves setting up the FitBit and downloading a smartphone-based assessment on the participant’s phone. These will be used to measure behavior and physiology, along with day-to-day functioning and symptoms. A virtual visit will be conducted via Zoom after 2 weeks to assess OCD severity. After 10 weeks of wearing the Fitbit 24/7, there will be a study off-boarding visit. MRI imaging will be taken at the start and end of the study.
Further research today and join our compensated study!
Additional Information
You may qualify for this study if you meet the following criteria.
Key Criteria:
- Ages 18-60
- Diagnosed with OCD
- Not taking any SSRI medications
- Not engaged in ERP psychotherapy
- Willing to undergo MRI scan
- No psychiatric conditions (anxiety, depression, bipolar) that are more impairing than OCD
- No active psychosis
- No substance addiction that interfere with relationships and/or work
- No suicidal thoughts
Once enrolled, this study involves:
Two in-person visits
Study onboarding (~2 hours): set-up Fitbit, test EMA on participant phone, assess OCD severity, complete fMRI scanning
Study offboarding (~2 hours): offboard Fitbit, assess OCD severity, complete fMRI scanning
One virtual visit
Zoom visit at 2-weeks (~30mins) to assess OCD severity
Compensation is provided up to $350 for your participation.
- $50 following onboarding and first fMRI scan
- $25/week if EMA and Fitbit compliance >80%
- $50 after 2nd fMRI scan
Participant retains Fitbit Charge 5 sensor.