Maintenance ECT for hard-to-treat schizophrenia
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests if regular electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) can help people whose schizophrenia has not improved with clozapine or who cannot take clozapine. Researchers will see if maintenance ECT helps prevent symptoms from returning.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have schizophrenia that has not improved with clozapine, or you cannot take clozapine due to side effects or medical reasons.
- You currently have moderate to severe symptoms, as measured by a standard symptom scale.
- You are not diagnosed with dementia, a severe substance use disorder, an affective disorder (like bipolar or depression with psychosis), or a personality disorder.
- You can read and write in German.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You do not have a medical condition that makes ECT unsafe.
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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