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New treatment option for Schizophrenia
Official title Time and Virtual Reality in Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04432116
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Patients with bipolar disorders report an acceleration or slowing of time flow, and patients with schizophrenic spectrum disorders a time fragmentation. These disorders would be linked to disorders of the sense of self.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 60. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- \- Participant, male or female, between 18 and 60 years old
- Subject affiliated to a social health insurance scheme (beneficiary or entitled person)
- Subject who has dated and signed an informed consent form
- For a woman of childbearing age, negative pregnancy test and effective contraception throughout the study
- A patient under guardianship, whose guardian has dated and signed a consent, as well as the patient if able.
You likely can't join if
- Substance Use Disorders (as defined by DSM-V)
- Intake of benzodiazepines (in the period before inclusion, for a duration equivalent to 5 half-lives of the product), cannabis (in the 2 months...
- A neurological pathology or sequelae
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Borderline personality disorder
- Disabling sensory impairment, including visual acuity (corrected, if applicable) \< 0.8 (due to the use of visual aids) (Freiburg Vision Test, Bach...
See the full eligibility criteria
- \- Participant, male or female, between 18 and 60 years old
- Subject affiliated to a social health insurance scheme (beneficiary or entitled person)
- Subject who has dated and signed an informed consent form
- For a woman of childbearing age, negative pregnancy test and effective contraception throughout the study
- A patient under guardianship, whose guardian has dated and signed a consent, as well as the patient if able.
- A patient under guardianship, whose consent has been obtained, if necessary, by the guardian or with the assistance of the guardian, prior to the commencement of any trial-related procedures. Patients only:
- Patients with psychotic disorders (schizophrenia-like): Patients with diagnostic criteria for schizophrenia as defined by the DSM V (American Psychiatric Association, 2015).
- Patients with Bipolar Disorder: A patient with diagnostic criteria for bipolar disorder as defined by the DSM V (American Psychiatric Association, 2015).
- Substance Use Disorders (as defined by DSM-V)
- Intake of benzodiazepines (in the period before inclusion, for a duration equivalent to 5 half-lives of the product), cannabis (in the 2 months before inclusion) or hallucinogenic substances (in the period before...
- A neurological pathology or sequelae
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Borderline personality disorder
- Disabling sensory impairment, including visual acuity (corrected, if applicable) \< 0.8 (due to the use of visual aids) (Freiburg Vision Test, Bach 1996)
- Person deprived of liberty or under the safeguard of justice
- Pregnant, parturient or breastfeeding women
- Subject in a period of exclusion defined by another clinical study. Healthy volunteers only: History of major neurological or psychiatric illness with ongoing psychotropic medication (i.e., antidepressant, thyroid...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Strasbourg, France
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 60 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Strasbourg, France. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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