Studies / Surveys

 

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Do You Suffer From OCD?

STUDY OF OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER

 

Do You:

  • Worry a lot about germs or contracting a serious disease?
  • Have a strong need for symmetry or exactness?
  • Constantly doubt the accuracy of things you do?
  • Describe yourself as a superstitious person?

 

Are you spending large amounts of time:

  • Cleaning/washing your home or workplace?
  • Doing things several times or until it feels right?
  • Counting objects like stairs, floor or ceiling tiles?
  • Repeatedly checking locks, light switches and appliances?
  • Arranging/Organizing?


The Anxiety Disorders Clinic at McMaster University Medical Centre is conducting a study investigating the effectiveness of a medication in people who have had a poor response to treatment. If you have OCD, you may be eligible to participate in a medication study in the treatment of OCD. You must be 18 to 65 years old and in good health.

If you have any questions about this study or you would like to participate, please call:

905-521-2100, extension 73059

or e-mail us at bill@macanxiety.com

or write to us at:

Anxiety Disorders Clinic
McMaster University Medical Centre
Hamilton Health Sciences
1200 Main Street West
Hamilton, ON L8N 3Z5

 

Are you looking for group treatment with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy?

If you are:

  • Between the ages of 18 and 65
  • Have a current diagnosis of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • Are willing to undergo a non-invasive brain scan that records brain activity

You may be eligible to participate in a research study on brain activity before and after group talk therapy for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder within the Mood and Anxiety Program at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.

For more information, please call 416-260-4209
to leave a confidential voice message.

For more information on programs and services at CAMH
please visit www.camh.net or call 416-535-8501 (1-800-463-6273).