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Leading research studies that accelerate & transform treatments for OCD & severe mental illness.

03/04/2026

Looking for new options for OCD treatment?

Many people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) feel their current treatment isn’t working as well as they hoped. Stanford Medicine is recruiting adults ages 18–65 with OCD or related conditions for the FLEX Study, a fully remote research study evaluating whether the combination of dextromethorphan and fluoxetine (Prozac) may help reduce symptoms.

Participation takes place entirely via secure videoconference and lasts about 8 weeks.

You may be eligible if you experience symptoms of:
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
• Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)
• Illness anxiety disorder (IAD)
• Somatic symptom disorder (SSD)

📞 (650) 723-4095
📧 [email protected]

🌐 https://med.stanford.edu/ocd-research/research.html

If you or someone you know may be interested, please reach out or feel free to share this opportunity.

02/25/2026

Do you or someone you know struggle with hoarding?

Stanford Medicine is recruiting adults ages 18–70 with Hoarding Disorder to participate in a new research study evaluating Theta Burst Stimulation (TBS) — a non-invasive brain stimulation technique.

This study is testing whether brief magnetic stimulation to a targeted area of the brain may help decrease hoarding symptoms.

Study details:
• 6 days of stimulation within a 14-day period
• In-person at Stanford
• Time commitment: up to 4 weeks
• Compensation provided (up to $100)

📍 Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute, Stanford University
📞 650-723-4095
📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://med.stanford.edu/ocd-research/research.html

If you may be eligible or would like more information, please reach out. Feel free to share this opportunity with others who might benefit.

02/19/2026

Participate in OCD Research at Stanford Medicine

Stanford Medicine researchers are conducting a randomized, controlled clinical trial to evaluate nitrous oxide (“laughing gas”) as a potential treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

Nitrous oxide is an inhaled anesthetic with an established safety profile. It has shown rapid antidepressant effects in prior randomized studies, and we are now investigating whether it may also help decrease symptoms of OCD.

We are seeking adults ages 18–65 with OCD who are not currently taking medication to participate in this in-person study.

Study details:
• Randomized, controlled design
• Nitrous oxide inhalation
• 2–4 weeks of participation
• Ongoing enrollment

Participants who experience benefit may be eligible for a second phase of the study exploring how nitrous oxide produces changes in OCD symptoms.

📍 Stanford University (in-person study)
📧 [email protected]

📞 (650) 723-4095
🌐 https://med.stanford.edu/ocd-research/research.html

Funding provided by the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation.

If you or someone you know may be interested, please feel free to learn more or share this opportunity.

02/10/2026

Stanford Medicine researchers are conducting a clinical study to examine RR-HNK, a metabolite of ketamine that does not produce anesthetic or dissociative effects, and its potential impact on symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), including repetitive thoughts and behaviors.

This randomized, placebo-controlled study aims to better understand how RR-HNK affects brain activity and OCD symptoms.

Who may be eligible:
• Adults ages 18–65
• Diagnosis of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

What participation involves:
• A single infusion of RR-HNK or placebo (saline)
• EEG (brain wave) recordings before and after the infusion
• Questionnaires and computerized behavioral tasks
• Symptom monitoring over four weeks

📍 Stanford University
📞 650-723-4095
📧 [email protected]

🌐 https://med.stanford.edu/ocd-research/research.html

If you or someone you know may be interested, please feel free to learn more or share this opportunity.

02/03/2026

Participate in OCD Research at Stanford Medicine

Stanford Medicine researchers are conducting a study to examine whether a brief, noninvasive activation of the brain’s vestibular (balance) system may influence the intensity of obsessive thoughts and reduce distress.

This research is enrolling adults ages 18–65 with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) or related conditions, including body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), illness anxiety disorder (IAD), or somatic symptom disorder (SSD).

What participation involves:
• Eligibility screening, including psychological evaluation and physical exam
• Two sessions of noninvasive vestibular stimulation
• EEG (brain wave) recording during a computer-based attention task
• Psychological assessment
• Compensation provided

📍 Stanford University
📧 [email protected]

🌐 https://med.stanford.edu/ocd-research/research.html

Learn more by visiting our website, scanning the QR code, or contacting the study team directly.

01/28/2026

Participate in OCD Research at Stanford Medicine

Stanford Medicine researchers are conducting a study to better understand how ketamine affects the brain in individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). This research aims to advance our understanding of OCD and explore new ways to reduce symptoms.

Who may be eligible:
• Adults ages 18–65
• Individuals experiencing symptoms of OCD

What participation involves:
• Ketamine infusion
• Two brain scans
• Computerized behavioral tasks

Participants may receive up to $450 in compensation.

📍 Stanford University
📞 (650) 723-4095
📧 [email protected]

🌐 https://med.stanford.edu/ocd-research/research.html

Learn more by scanning the QR code, visiting our website, or contacting our study team directly.

01/10/2025

The Stanford Translational OCD Research Program is looking for adults with OCD, 18 years of age or older to take part in clinical research study that involves Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) via improv comedy activities. Please contact us about participating: (650) 723-4095 * [email protected]

Contact us at itsastudy@stanford.edu to learn more

06/15/2024

04/06/2024

We are hiring two Assistant Clinical Research Coordinators. Apply at the Stanford Career portal: https://careersearch.stanford.edu/jobs/assistant-clinical-research-coordinator-24898 and https://careersearch.stanford.edu/jobs/assistant-clinical-research-coordinator-24954

03/28/2024

From Our Neurons to Yours is a show that criss-crosses scientific disciplines to bring you to the frontiers of brain science.
Dr. Carolyn Rodriguez joined the conversation to share what OCD really is and her research. Listen here https://neuroscience.stanford.edu/news/podcast or wherever you get your podcasts.

11/17/2023

Are you of Latino/Hispanic ancestry and think you may have OCD? We’re seeking adults and children for our LATINO genomics study. Contact us at [email protected] or 650-723-4095.

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