Brain stimulation for schizophrenia symptoms and depression
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests repeated brain stimulation (rTMS) to see if it can improve symptoms of schizophrenia and related depression, and measure body/brain changes. You may be considered if you have schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder with enough depressive symptoms, and if recent treatments and medical safety factors fit the rules.
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Who can take part
- You are age 20 or older
- You can understand the study and sign consent
- You have a diagnosis of schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder
- Your depression symptoms score is high enough on the Calgary depression scale (score 7 or more)
- Your main psychiatric medications were not changed within 1 month of starting rTMS
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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