Brain Stimulation to Help Thinking in Schizophrenia
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This trial tests a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called transcranial electrical stimulation (TIS) to improve thinking and memory problems in people with schizophrenia. Researchers want to see if this treatment, combined with antipsychotic medications, can help you think more clearly and function better in daily life.
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Who can take part
- Age 18–50 years old
- Diagnosed with schizophrenia (confirmed by a clinical interview) for 8 years or less
- Currently taking 1–2 antipsychotic medications at a stable dose for at least 1 week
- Have difficulty with thinking, memory, or attention that affects daily activities
- Not taking mood stabilizers, antidepressants, or high-dose anti-anxiety medications
- No history of seizures, brain tumors, brain surgery, or severe head injury
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