Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 12
Published: Nov. 19, 2024
This
systematic
review
was
prospectively
registered
with
PROSPERO
(CRD42023426005)
and
the
data
collected
in
accordance
Preferred
Reporting
Items
for
Systematic
reviews
Meta-Analyses
(PRISMA)
guidelines.
The
quality
of
reporting
included
studies
evaluated
CONSORT
statement.
International Journal of Psychiatry in Clinical Practice,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 8
Published: Feb. 24, 2025
Efficacy
and
safety
of
transcranial
direct
current
stimulation
(tDCS)
in
the
treatment
obsessive-compulsive
disorder
(OCD)
were
explored
by
meta-analysis.
Four
electronic
databases
(Cochrane,
PubMed,
Embase,
Web
Science)
retrieved
at
25/06/23.
From
our
inclusion
criteria,
seven
studies
(N
=
201
patients)
included,
we
performed
a
meta-analysis
using
Stata15.0.
Results
suggested
that
total
Y-BOCS
(Yale-Brown
obsessive
com-pulsive
scale)
scale
was
significantly
lower
patients
with
OCD
after
tDCS
[SMD=
-0.46,
95%CI
(-0.84,
-0.07),
I2=39%,
p
0.02,
Grade:
high].
Subgroup
analysis
showed
statistically
significant
results
when
duration
≤
20
days
-0.95,
(-1.80,
-0.10),
0.03].
Moreover,
sham
tDCS-treated
neither
different
depressive
symptoms
nor
adverse
events
[RR=
-0.21,
(-0.58,
0.15),
0.25,
moderate]
[RR
3.98,
(0.04,
374.99),
0.55,
very
low],
respectively.
maybe
reduce
scores
symptoms,
but
for
reactions.
are
inconclusive.
Neurobiology of Stress,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
33, P. 100670 - 100670
Published: Sept. 3, 2024
Exposure
to
chronic
stress
contributes
considerably
the
development
of
cognitive
impairments
in
psychiatric
disorders
such
as
depression,
generalized
anxiety
disorder
(GAD),
obsessive-compulsive
(OCD),
post-traumatic
(PTSD),
and
addictive
behavior.
Unfortunately,
unlike
mood-related
symptoms,
are
not
effectively
treated
by
available
therapies,
a
situation
part
resulting
from
still
incomplete
knowledge
neurobiological
substrates
that
underly
domains
difficulty
generating
interventions
both
efficacious
safe.
In
this
review,
we
will
present
an
overview
affected
with
specific
focus
on
flexibility,
behavioral
inhibition,
working
memory.
We
then
consider
effects
neuronal
correlates
function
factors
which
may
modulate
interaction
cognition.
Finally,
discuss
intervention
strategies
for
treatment
stress-related
gaps
emerging
new
treatments
under
development.
Understanding
how
impairment
occurs
during
exposure
is
crucial
make
progress
towards
effective
therapeutic
approaches.
Journal of Affective Disorders,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
374, P. 116 - 127
Published: Jan. 11, 2025
This
study
investigates
the
effects
of
transcranial
direct
current
stimulation
(tDCS)
on
brain
network
connectivity
in
individuals
with
obsessive-compulsive
disorder
(OCD).
In
a
randomized,
double-blind,
sham-controlled
experimental
design
anodal
tDCS
(vs.
sham)
was
applied
total
43
right-handed
patients
OCD,
targeting
right
pre-supplementary
motor
area
(pre-SMA).
Cathodal
reference
electrode
put
left
pre-SMA.
The
set
as
2
mA,
duration
either
30
s
(sham)
or
1200
s.
Concurrent
resting-state
functional
MRI
data
were
collected
following
(or
stimulation.
We
employed
regression
dynamic
causal
modelling
(rDCM)
to
extract
whole
effective
(EC)
matrices
subsequently
analyzing
these
through
graph
theory
approaches
examine
changes
activity
across
different
scales.
found
that
compared
sham
caused
significant
local
connectivity.
Increased
recruitment
level
detectable
sensorimotor
(SMN),
indicating
enhanced
intra-network
after
active
tDCS.
Clustering
coefficient
and
efficiency
also
be
increased
same
area.
No
regard
global
Current
findings
indicate
single-session
can
effectively
alter
connectivities
within
SMN
OCD
patients.
Given
relevance
connected
regions
for
pathophysiology
we
believe
areas
might
constitute
an
intervention
normalize
altered
OCD.
used
single
session,
which
may
not
reflect
long-term
effects.
International Clinical Psychopharmacology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 4, 2025
Transcranial
direct
current
stimulation
(tDCS)
holds
promise
as
a
treatment
for
obsessive-compulsive
disorder
(OCD).
Patients
with
OCD
show
impairment
in
specific
domains
of
cognitive
flexibility
and
response
inhibition.
We
previously
reported
that
tDCS
produced
positive
clinical
effect
on
symptoms.
Here,
we
report
secondary
analysis
neurocognitive
data.
In
this
randomized,
double-blind,
sham-controlled,
crossover,
multicenter
feasibility
study,
adults
diagnosis
according
to
the
diagnostic
statistical
manual
mental
disorders,
fifth
edition
(DSM-5)
received
three
courses
clinic-based
tDCS,
targeting
left
orbitofrontal
cortex
(L-OFC),
bilateral
supplementary
motor
area
(SMA),
sham,
randomly
allocated
delivered
counterbalanced
order.
Cognitive
assessments
were
conducted
before
2-h
after
first
each
arm.
Nineteen
recruited.
both
L-OFC
SMA
significantly
improved
inflexibility,
while
sham
did
not
(paired-sample
t
test,
baseline
vs.
stimulation).
No
significant
was
found
impulsivity
(stop-signal
reaction
time)
any
arms.
small
sample
patients
OCD,
single
administration
rapid
improvement
inflexibility
but
impulsivity.
A
definitive
controlled
trial
OFC
SMA,
including
markers,
is
indicated.
Clinical Oral Investigations,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
29(4)
Published: April 5, 2025
Abstract
Objective
This
study
investigates
the
frequency
and
characteristics
of
obsessive-compulsive
(OC)
symptoms
Obsessive-Compulsive
Personality
Disorder
(OCPD)
in
patients
with
Burning
Mouth
Syndrome
(BMS).
Background
(OCD)
is
a
chronic
condition
involving
intrusive
thoughts
(obsessions)
repetitive
behaviors
(compulsions),
while
personality
disorder
characterized
by
specific
traits
such
as
perfectionism,
rigidity
need
for
control.
Both
conditions
frequently
overlap,
but
their
prevalence
BMS
has
never
been
explored.
Materials
methods
A
total
151
were
assessed
using
Inventory-Revised
(OCI-R),
Compulsive
Assessment
Scale
(CPAS),
Visual
Analog
(VAS),
Short-Form
McGill
Pain
Questionnaire
(SF-MPQ),
Hamilton
Anxiety
Depression
scales
(HAM-A,
HAM-D),
Pittsburgh
Sleep
Quality
Index
(PSQI),
Epworth
Sleepiness
(ESS).
Patients
grouped
based
on
OCI
CPAS
scores.
Results
n
=
123
(81.6%)
our
sample
females,
mean
age
63.19
±
12.2
years.
Clinically
significant
OC
(OCI-
R
>
21)
observed
41.7%
sample,
37%
met
OCPD
criteria;
both
present
24.5%
patients.
Conclusions
show
high
traits,
which
should
be
taken
into
account
clinicians
considered
therapeutic
approach,
given
that
they
could
complicate
symptom
management.
Clinical
relevance
:
By
identifying
these
through
OCI-R
CPAS,
may
improve
treatment
strategies,
perspective
multidisciplinary
tailored
personalized
approach.
Journal of Psychiatric Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
177, P. 39 - 45
Published: June 29, 2024
Obsessive-Compulsive
Disorder
(OCD)
is
characterized
by
intrusive
thoughts
and
repetitive
behaviors,
with
associated
brain
abnormalities
in
various
regions.
This
study
explores
the
correlation
between
neural
biomarkers
response
to
transcranial
Direct
Current
Stimulation
(tDCS)
OCD
patients.
Using
structural
MRI
data
from
two
tDCS
trials
involving
55
patients
28
controls,
cortical
thickness,
gray
matter
morphometry
was
analyzed.
Findings
revealed
thicker
precentral
paracentral
areas
patients,
compared
control
(p
<
0.001).
Correlations
thickness
treatment
indicated
a
significant
association
thinner
area
reduced
Yale-Brown
Obsessive
Compulsive
Scale
(YBOCS)
scores
=
0.02).
While
results
highlight
complexity
of
predictors,
this
sheds
light
on
potential
markers
for
Further
investigations
larger
datasets
are
warranted
better
understand
underpinnings
these
their
implications
personalized
approaches.
Neuroscience Applied,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
3, P. 104073 - 104073
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
The
ability
to
flexibly
adapt
thoughts
and
behaviours
represents
a
fundamental
attribute
for
behavioural
success.
Impairments
in
aspects
of
cognitive
flexibility
are
found
as
transdiagnostic
latent
phenotypes
obsessive-compulsive
symptomatology
present
within
range
mental
disorders
the
population
at
large.
In
this
narrative
review,
we
focus
on
attentional
set-shifting
aspect
inflexibility,
which
has
been
largely
investigated
context
spectrum
is
thought
underpin
perseverative
symptomatology.
We
appraise
published
literature
relating
putative
neurobiological
mechanisms,
methods
assessment,
interventional
approaches,
health
wellbeing
impacts.
discuss
critical
knowledge
gaps,
promising
new
research
avenues,
potential
approaches
from
clinical
public
perspective.
conclude
that
inflexibility
relevance
clinicians
terms
understanding
outcomes
tailoring
personalised
forms
treatments,
professionals
rigid
attitudes
adjustment
current
post-pandemic
environment.