Research is vital to understanding more about OCD and related disorders and as a way of improving treatment. Below are research studies and clinics that are currently seeking participants.*
Yale OCD Research Clinic
The Yale OCD Research Clinic is and has been on the forefront of providing significant advances in the understanding and treatment of OCD. This link will bring you to information about the research that is being done and how to participate and/or continue to educate yourself in the latest understanding of OCD as a brain disorder.
The following is the YouTube video of Dr. Christopher Pittenger, MD explaining the research that is being conducted at Yale: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKe9KAUrEmc
Yale Child Study Center
The Yale Child Study Center is an internationally recognized center of innovation in child and family mental health, dedicated to promoting healthy development and psychological well-being across the lifespan.
The center cares for children and adolescents whose families are concerned about their child’s development and behavior. Common concerns include developmental delays, behaviors or worries that interfere with their child’s life, isolation and fear of school, as well as defiant and difficult behavior.
Yale Medicine Clinical Trials
Yale Medicine offers 640 clinical trials to its patients at its hospitals and care centers. All trials available are categorized by department and disease site.
If you have questions, please call (203) 785-5702 for cancer trials or (877) 978-8343 for all other trials.
The Institute of Living
The Institute of Living and it’s Anxiety Disorders Center is currently doing research on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, specifically ERP – Exposure Response Prevention, for adults with OCD.
*Disclaimer: OCD Connecticut has no affiliation with the research clinics or studies shown on this webpage. Click here for more information.