Brain synchrony study for schizophrenia
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how brain activity syncs between people with schizophrenia and others. It aims to understand social interaction differences—potentially leading to better treatments.
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Who can take part
- You must speak English well enough to follow instructions.
- For the schizophrenia group: you have a diagnosis of schizophrenia and are stable (no hospital stays in the last 3 months, no medication changes in the last month).
- For the community group: no psychotic disorder, schizophrenia, or current major mood disorder, and no first-degree relative with a psychotic disorder.
- You cannot have an IQ below 70 or a developmental disability.
- No serious brain injury, neurological disease, or current heavy substance use (including positive drug test on study day).
- No sedatives or anxiety meds taken within 12 hours before the assessment.
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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