About Us
The Center for OCD and Related Disorders is a part of the Anxiety Disorders Clinic (ADC), which also consists of programs in posttraumatic stress disorder and related traumatic conditions (PTSD and Trauma Program), social anxiety disorder, and The Hispanic Treatment Program. At our center, we conduct cutting-edge research on the causes of and treatments for OCD and related disorders. Below are some of our frequently asked questions.
Do you offer OCD treatment at your center?
Individuals who participate in our research studies may be eligible to receive medication and/or therapy for OCD. This treatment is at no cost to you. For more information, visit our Participate in Research page or feel free to reach out to us directly.
Do you take insurance?
We are a research clinic, so any treatment that we offer is at no cost to you and is provided as a “thank you” for participating in our research. We do not take insurance or accept payment for the treatment that we provide. For more information, visit our Participate in Research page or feel free to reach out to us directly.
How much time do you ask from your research participants?
The amount of time each study takes varies. Some studies only take a few hours, while others can last over the course of a few weeks. For more information, visit our Participate in Research page or feel free to reach out to us directly.
Will you compensate me for participating in your research?
We do offer compensation for some of our research studies and the amount varies for each study. For more information, visit our Participate in Research page or feel free to reach out to us directly.
If I don’t have OCD, can I participate in your research?
Yes, possibly. Our studies often include different groups of people who don't have OCD, such as the siblings of people with OCD and people who have anxiety disorders. For more information, visit our Participate in Research page or feel free to reach out to us directly.
If I participate in your research, will my information be kept confidential?
Yes, any information that you provide is kept strictly confidential. Your information will not be shared outside of our center. For more information, visit our Participate in Research page or feel free to reach out to us directly.