Brain stimulation study for thinking and brain chemistry in schizophrenia
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a brain stimulation approach can improve thinking (cognition) in people with schizophrenia and how it changes brain electrical signals and a brain chemical called GABA. It may help researchers understand new ways to support thinking and symptoms.
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Who can take part
- You can speak and understand English well enough for thinking tests and study tasks
- You can agree to the study after being told the details (informed consent)
- You have a diagnosis of schizophrenia, schizophreniform disorder, or schizoaffective disorder
- Your antipsychotic medicine plan is stable: no changes in the last month and none expected in the next month
- You are not currently taking clozapine (another antipsychotic)
- You do not have certain safety issues for electrode/brain stimulation, like pacemakers or implanted defibrillators
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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