3 Articles by Luca Pellegrini
Obsessive-compulsive symptoms and traits in patients with burning mouth syndrome: a cross-sectional multicentric analysis.
Clinical oral investigations – April 05, 2025
Summary
In patients with Burning Mouth Syndrome, nearly 42% exhibit significant obsessive-compulsive symptoms, while 37% show traits of Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder. Utilizing tools like OCI-R and CPAS can help clinicians tailor treatments, enhancing management strategies for these overlapping conditions.
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This study investigates the frequency and characteristics of obsessive-compulsive (OC) symptoms and Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD...
Effects of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) at different cortical targets on cognition in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD): an exploratory analysis.
International clinical psychopharmacology – April 04, 2025
Summary
Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) shows potential in enhancing cognitive flexibility for those with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). In a study involving 19 adults, tDCS targeting specific brain areas significantly improved cognitive flexibility, while sham treatment did not. This suggests tDCS could be a promising tool in OCD therapy.
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Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) holds promise as a treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Patients with OCD show impairm...
Meta-analysis of age at help-seeking and duration of untreated illness (DUI) in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD): The need for early interventions.
Journal of affective disorders – March 19, 2025
Summary
Individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) often wait nearly 7 years to seek help, leading to a long duration of untreated illness (DUI) that negatively impacts recovery. This analysis highlights the importance of early intervention, revealing that specific factors influence both help-seeking and DUI, emphasizing the need for timely support.
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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a chronic neuropsychiatric disorder that often begins early in childhood. Patients with OCD are known to see...