Brain stimulation to improve symptoms and thinking in schizophrenia
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a gentle electrical current applied to the scalp (transcranial alternating current stimulation, or tACS) can help reduce negative symptoms and improve thinking in people with long-term schizophrenia. It is for patients who have been hospitalized for over six months and are on stable medication.
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Who can take part
- Diagnosed with schizophrenia (DSM-5 criteria) and in the hospital for more than 6 months
- Age between 18 and 65 years old
- Willing to join the study and sign a consent form
- Symptoms are stable (no big changes in the last 2 months)
- Completed at least primary school education
- Able to see normally (with glasses or contacts 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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