Studying brain activity during social interactions in schizophrenia
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how the brain processes social situations in people with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. It aims to understand brain activity during social interactions, which could help improve future treatments.
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Who can take part
- You have a diagnosis of schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder
- You do not have diabetes
- You do not have an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism)
- You have not had a severe head injury in the past
- You do not have any neurological disease, like epilepsy or multiple sclerosis
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