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Dept. of Psychiatry
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New Haven, CT
06511 USA

Tel: 203-785-2117

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Yale OCD Research Clinic

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STUDIES

Our research studies are aimed at developing a better understanding of neurobiological changes that underlie OCD, understanding ways in which different forms of OCD may be distinct from one another, and development of novel pharmacological treatments.

All patients who come to us receive a thorough and thoughtful clinical evaluation by Clinic psychiatrists and other personnel. We will seek to understand your condition, what treatments you have tried in the past (and which have benefited you), and any other issues – psychiatric, medical, or social – that may be affecting your symptoms and quality of life. In many cases, and in all cases where participation in one of our research studies seems appropriate, this evaluation will also involve a physical examination, laboratory tests, and an electrocardiogram. Some patients do not seem a good match for our research studies, in which case we endeavor to provide a useful treatment consultation; in some cases we are able to offer ongoing medication management or psychotherapy. If participation in one of our studies seems appropriate, those options will be thoroughly explained to you so that you can make an informed decision as to which research you wish to participate in.

CURRENT STUDIES

Riluzole augmentation in treatment-refractory OCD
N-acetylcysteine augmentation in treatment-refractory OCD
Explicit and procedural learning in OCD
A long-term outcome study of OCD
Exploring the genetics of OCD
Cerebral glutamate levels in OCD

CONFIDENTIALITY

At the Yale OCD Research Clinic, we take our patients’ privacy very seriously. All telephone calls, emails and personal interviews are held confidential. We strictly adhere to Yale HIPAA requirements, which describe specific aspects of patient data confidentiality.

All of our studies are overseen by the Yale University Human Investigations Committee, which works with us to ensure the welfare and safety of all patients we work with.

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Last modified: February 11, 2008