Deep brain stimulation for hard-to-treat schizophrenia
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether deep brain stimulation (a device that sends electrical pulses to specific areas of the brain) can help people with schizophrenia whose symptoms have not improved with standard treatments. If you have ongoing psychosis and have tried several medications without success, this study may be an option for you.
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Who can take part
- You are between 22 and 70 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with schizophrenia and it is considered your main mental health condition.
- You have tried at least two different antipsychotic medications and either electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) or clozapine without lasting improvement.
- You currently have active and bothersome psychotic symptoms, like hallucinations or delusions.
- You are generally healthy with no serious medical problems, and you are willing to use effective birth control if needed.
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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