Personalized brain-based treatment for frequent voice hallucinations
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This early-phase study tests a personalized treatment plan for people who hear voices (auditory verbal hallucinations) at least weekly. It uses brain/machine-based information to try to better target hallucinations and monitor safety.
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Who can take part
- Be between 18 and 65 years old
- Speak English well enough to follow study instructions
- Right-handed
- Have a diagnosis such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, or a related psychotic disorder
- Have heard voices at least once a week for a period of time
- Be able to have MRI scans (no metal in the body, no pacemaker, and not severely claustrophobic)
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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