RecruitingObsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Efficacy of Nitrous Oxide in OCD: Pilot Study
Eligible age
18–65 yrs
Accepts
All genders
Locations
1 state
Healthy volunteers
No
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About this study
This study investigates whether the commonly used and well-tolerated inhaled anesthetic nitrous oxide can rapidly improve symptoms of OCD.
Sponsor: Stanford University
You may qualify if…
- ✓ Age 18-65
- ✓ Primary diagnosis of OCD
- ✓ Sufficient severity of OCD symptoms
- ✓ Ability to tolerate a treatment-free period
- ✓ Capacity to provide informed consent
You may not qualify if…
- ✕ Psychiatric or medical conditions that make participation unsafe
- ✕ Pregnant or nursing females
- ✕ Concurrent use of any medications that might increase the risk of participation (e.g. drug interactions)
Where it's recruiting
California
Stanford
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · NCT03826693 · last updated 2025-08-27