tDCS brain-stimulation for hearing voices in schizophrenia
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain-stimulation treatment (tDCS) can improve response to care in people who experience clinically significant hearing voices. It may help by changing brain activity, aiming to reduce or improve auditory hallucinations.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder
- You have clinically significant auditory verbal hallucinations (hearing voices)
- You are right-handed
- You can sign a written consent form to join the study
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