SEEG-Guided DBS for Severe OCD

This study is testing a new way to treat severe Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) using Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS). DBS involves implanting a device that sends electrical signals to specific brain areas. Before DBS, a procedure called Stereoencephalography (SEEG) will be used to map your brain and find the best areas for stimulation. This study aims to see if this approach can improve OCD symptoms. You might be able to join if you are 22-75 years old and have had chronic OCD for over five years that hasn't responded to other treatments. The study plans to enroll 12 participants. We will measure if this method is feasible, if it can acutely improve OCD symptoms, and if participants are willing to continue with the DBS treatment.

Study design
This is a multi-site, double-blinded, randomized, crossover study with 12 planned participants. It involves three stages, including brain mapping and DBS surgery, followed by open-label treatment.
What's involved
The study involves three stages: SEEG brain mapping, DBS surgery, and then a randomized treatment period followed by open-label treatment for an additional 6 months.
Compensation
Not stated in the trial record.
Follow-up
Participants will be followed for at least 6 months after the open-label stimulation begins.

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NCT05623306

SEEG-Guided DBS for OCD

Recruiting
NAAges 22–75InterventionalTreatment
Casey H. Halpern, M.D.
~12 participants
Updated 2026-05-14 on ClinicalTrials.gov
What's tested:Stereoencephalography (SEEG)Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)

At a glance

Recruiting sites
1 of 2 listed sites are recruiting right now
RecruitingSuspended, closed, or not yet open
What they're measuring
Primary Feasibility Endpoint #1 - OCD Relevant Network
Measured over 14 days
+5 more outcomes measured
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
2 sites across 2 states
California1
Pennsylvania1
Neurosurgery Clinical Research Divison
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  • Primary Feasibility Endpoint #1 - OCD Relevant Network14 days

    Percentage of patients in which an OCD relevant network can be identified

  • Primary Feasibility Endpoint #2 - Stimulation Target That Acutely Improves OCD Symptoms14 days

    Percentage of patients in which we can identify a stimulation target that acutely improves OCD symptoms during SEEG Stage 1

  • Primary Feasibility Endpoint #3 - Willingness to Continue with DBS Stage 2Day 14

    Percentage of patients willing and able to continue with the DBS Stage 2 after completing the SEEG Stage 1

  • Primary Feasibility Endpoint #4 - Acute Symptomatic ImprovementApproximately 60 weeks

    Percentage of implanted DBS sites associated with both acute symptomatic improvement during the SEEG Stage 1 and therapeutic benefit during the DBS Stage 2.

  • Primary Efficacy Endpoint - Treatment ResponseUp to 24 weeks

    Treatment response, determined by the difference in Y-BOCS II score between the active stimulation (ON) condition and sham control (OFF) condition

  • Primary Safety Endpoint - Serious Adverse EventsApproximately 4 years

    Number and type of serious adverse events in this SEEG-guided 4-lead DBS approach compared to conventional DBS for OCD.