Efficacy of Nitrous Oxide in OCD: Pilot Study

Trial ID or NCT#

NCT03826693

Status

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Purpose

This study investigates whether the commonly used and well-tolerated inhaled anesthetic nitrous oxide can rapidly improve symptoms of OCD.

Official Title

Efficacy of Nitrous Oxide in OCD: Pilot Study

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study: 18 Years to 65 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study: All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No
Inclusion Criteria:
  1. - Age 18-65 - Primary diagnosis of OCD - Sufficient severity of OCD symptoms - Ability to tolerate a treatment-free period - Capacity to provide informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
  1. - Psychiatric or medical conditions that make participation unsafe - Pregnant or nursing females - Concurrent use of any medications that might increase the risk of participation (e.g. drug interactions)

Investigator(s)

Peter Johannes van Roessel
Clinical Associate Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Carolyn Rodriguez
Carolyn Rodriguez
Psychiatrist
Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (Public Mental Health and Population Sciences)

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Contact

Pavithra Makunda, MS
650-723-4095