Brain stimulation to improve thinking in schizophrenia
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This pilot study tests whether stimulating the cerebellum (a part of the brain) using TMS can improve brain function and thinking in people with schizophrenia. If you qualify, you may receive TMS and undergo brain/cognitive assessments to see whether it helps.
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Who can take part
- Be between 18 and 60 years old
- Have a diagnosis on the schizophrenia spectrum (as defined by DSM-5)
- Be able to understand the study and give informed consent
- Do not have another lifetime psychiatric diagnosis besides schizophrenia-spectrum disorders
- No history of cerebellar problems (like ataxia) or major neurodegenerative disease (like Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s)
- Not currently dealing with conditions that could affect thinking, treatment response, or brain scans
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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