Think You Might Have OCD?
Join Our Paid Study!
Join Our Paid Study!
Researchers at the University of Kentucky are partnering with individuals who may have obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) or believe they may have OCD to learn more about how emotional learning is associated with the development and treatment of OCD.
Conducted in Lexington, KY
Compensation Provided
18 - 65 Years Old
Think You Might Have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Fast Facts
Study Background
This study explores relationships between emotional learning and symptoms of OCD. Participation in this study may deepen our understanding of OCD and support the development of better treatments.
Further research and join our paid study today!
Study Background This study explores relationships between emotional learning and symptoms of OCD. Participation in this study may deepen our understanding of OCD and support the development of better treatments. Further research and join our paid study today! |
Additional Information
The goal of the study is to investigate how emotional learning is associated with the development and treatment of OCD.
You may qualify for this study if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
Inclusion Criteria:
- 18 - 65 years old
- Speak English fluently
- Diagnosed with OCD or suspect you may have OCD
- No major neurological conditions
- No current substance use problems
- No history of major traumatic brain injury
Participation involves:
- 1 screening visit (online or in-person): a 1-to-2-hour intake session to determine eligibility.
- 3 lab visits: participants will be asked to visit the lab for three consecutive days to complete an emotional learning and memory task. Each lab visit will last approximately 1 hour. Measures of emotional responding and self-report questionnaires will be completed during each study visit.
- 1 optional brain scan: a subsample of participants may be invited to complete a 1-hour brain scan. During the scan, they will be asked to repeatedly touch a dirty object that is designed to provoke a moderate amount of emotional distress, but not be overwhelming. Not everyone will complete this part of the study.
Participants will be compensated up to $250 for their time.
There is no cost for you to participate in this study.