Genetics of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Completed

Conditions studied: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

In brief

The purpose of this study is to identify genes that affect susceptibility to obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). By identifying genes that increase or decrease the risk of OCD, researchers can better understand how the condition develops and ultimately improve treatment for people with OCD. OCD is a severe, familial condition that affects approximately 2% of the population. The way OCD is inherited is not clearly understood, but researchers believe it is complex and involves multiple genes. This study will detect and localize genes that increase or decrease susceptibility to OCD. The data collected from this study will be combined with data from other research studies to determine gene linkage and association.

Key facts

Study ID
NCT00001548
Run by
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
People needed
1067
Starts
1996-08-22
Expected to finish
2015-09-29
Last updated by the study team
2017-10-06

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

Where it is running

Full record on ClinicalTrials.gov

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