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Title: Do you experience obsessions and/or compulsions?

What is the purpose of the study?
     Researchers at CAMH are conducting a PET (positron emission tomography) imaging research study to learn more about individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The study will involve 3-4 visits to CAMH and include a screening visit, 1 magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan, 1 PET scan, and the completion of cognitive tests and questionnaires.

Who is needed?
     Individuals with: obsessive compulsive disorder
     Individuals without
a mental health or
addiction problem: 



     Age range: 18 - 50
     Gender: All
     Ethnicity: all
     Other:



What does the study involve?
     Number of contacts:  3-4 vists
     Time period:  4-5 weeks
     Length of contacts: 17 hours in total
     Treatment offered:

No

Location:

250 College St.

Principal Investigator:

Stefan Kloiber

Contact information:
     Phone: 416-535-8501 x31609
     e-mail: pet.ocd@camh.ca
     Website:
     Flyer:

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Study end date:

17 Jun 2027

REB number: 097/2023
Full study title: Investigating the brain endocannabinoid system in obsessive-compulsive disorder
Keywords: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, OCD, Brain imaging, PET
Study Area:

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  • We regret that not everyone screened for a study will be eligible to participate
  • For more information about other treatment options for mental illness or addiction offered by CAMH, visit www.camh.ca or call 416-535-8501.
 



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