OCD Research

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Scientific research into OCD has recently focused on the following:

Identifying genetic and environmental variables that increase the risk of suffering from the disorder.
Identifying neurobiological variables that may cause or provoke OCD.
The study of new OCD treatments (pharmacological, psychological and brain stimulation) and predictors of response to existing treatments.
New application modalities (e.g., via computer) of existing psychological treatments.

Substantiated information by:

Luisa Lázaro García Psychiatrist Child and Youth Psychiatry and Psychology Service

Miquel Àngel Fullana Rivas Clinical psychologist Psychiatry and Psychology Department

Published: 7 February 2019
Updated: 5 February 2025

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