Status:
COMPLETED
Genetics of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Lead Sponsor:
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Conditions:
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Brief Summary
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...
Detailed Description
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a severe, heritable condition with a lifetime prevalence of about two percent of the population. The mode of inheritance is poorly understood but is likely compl...
Eligibility Criteria
- INCLUSION CRITERIA:
Must have a diagnosis of obsessive-compulsive disorder, or be a family member (usually a parent or sibling) of someone with obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Certain disorders are considered part of OCD "spectrum" disorders and often include family members with OCD. These include Tourette's Syndrome, other individuals with tics, and Trichotillomania (severe hair pulling), and other forms of repetitive behaviors.
Persons with primary behavioral difficulties who do not fit with the current definitions of "OCD and OCD spectrum disorders" may not be eligible. These include compulsive shopping, gambling, or compulsive sexual behaviors.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 22 1996
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
September 29 2015
Estimated Enrollment :
1067 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00001548
Start Date
August 22 1996
End Date
September 29 2015
Last Update
October 6 2017
Active Locations (1)
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, 9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 20892