Deep brain stimulation for severe schizophrenia
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether deep brain stimulation (a surgically implanted device that sends electrical signals to specific brain areas) can reduce severe hallucinations and delusions in people with schizophrenia that has not improved with several medications, including clozapine.
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Who can take part
- You are 22 years or older.
- You have been diagnosed with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder.
- Your symptoms (hallucinations or delusions) have not improved after trying at least three different antipsychotic medications, including a trial of clozapine.
- You experience severe hallucinations or delusions (one must be hallucinations) that affect your daily life.
- You can walk on your own, are not pregnant, and can provide informed consent.
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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