Recruiting NA Schizophrenia

New treatment option for Schizophrenia

Official title The Hi-tACS on Cognitive Function in Patients With Schizophrenia

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06470516

What this study is testing

What it's testing
This study is a double-blind, randomized, controlled intervention study aimed at exploring whether high-frequency transcranial alternating current stimulation (Hi-tACS) can improve cognitive impairment in patients with schizophrenia.
  • Which group you join is decided by chance.

A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.

Who can take part

Ages 18 and older

You may be able to join if

  • Meets the diagnostic criteria for schizophrenia according to DSM-5.
  • Age ≥ 18 years old.
  • Right-handed.
  • Willing to participate in this study and sign an informed consent form. If the participant is unable to read and sign the informed consent form due...
  • Clinically stable, receiving antipsychotic medication treatment with a stable dose for 4 weeks without any changes.

You likely can't join if

  • Psychotic disorders caused by split affective disorder, bipolar disorder, intellectual disability, anxiety spectrum disorders, drugs, alcohol, and...
  • Those with severe or unstable organic diseases, with a history of brain tumors or epilepsy.
  • Those who have received MECT or TMS treatment within 1 month before enrollment.
  • Skin integrity at the electrode placement site is compromised. Allergy to electrode gel or adhesive.
  • Implants of metal or electronic devices (such as pacemakers, cochlear implants, deep brain stimulators, aneurysm clips, internal fixation devices...
  • Participation in any other clinical trials within 1 month prior to baseline.
See the full eligibility criteria
Who can join
  • Meets the diagnostic criteria for schizophrenia according to DSM-5.
  • Age ≥ 18 years old.
  • Right-handed.
  • Willing to participate in this study and sign an informed consent form. If the participant is unable to read and sign the informed consent form due to lack of capacity, a legal guardian must act as a proxy during the...
  • Clinically stable, receiving antipsychotic medication treatment with a stable dose for 4 weeks without any changes.
  • Montreal Cognitive Assessment score ≥ 10 points.
What rules you out
  • Psychotic disorders caused by split affective disorder, bipolar disorder, intellectual disability, anxiety spectrum disorders, drugs, alcohol, and other psychoactive substances according to DSM-V diagnostic criteria.
  • Those with severe or unstable organic diseases, with a history of brain tumors or epilepsy.
  • Those who have received MECT or TMS treatment within 1 month before enrollment.
  • Skin integrity at the electrode placement site is compromised. Allergy to electrode gel or adhesive.
  • Implants of metal or electronic devices (such as pacemakers, cochlear implants, deep brain stimulators, aneurysm clips, internal fixation devices after ventriculoperitoneal shunt surgery, etc.).
  • Participation in any other clinical trials within 1 month prior to baseline.
  • Pregnant and lactating women.
  • The investigator believes that there are inappropriate conditions for participating in this study.

The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where it's taking place

  • Hanzhou, Zhejiang, China
  • Quzhou, Zhejiang, China

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 and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where is this trial taking place?

Study sites include Hanzhou, Zhejiang, China; Quzhou, Zhejiang, China. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.

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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.