Brain stimulation for negative symptoms in schizophrenia
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests if a gentle electric current applied to your head can help with negative symptoms (like lack of motivation or emotion). You must have schizophrenia, take a common antipsychotic, and have some ongoing negative symptoms.
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Who can take part
- You are Han Chinese and at least 18 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with schizophrenia and still have negative symptoms (like feeling flat or withdrawn).
- You are currently on a newer antipsychotic medication and have not changed dose in the last 2 weeks.
- No other major medical or brain conditions, such as epilepsy, tumors, or a pacemaker.
- You can understand questionnaires and have normal or corrected vision and hearing.
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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