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New treatment option for Impaired Insight
Official title Study on Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Enhancing Insight
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06831877
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Impaired insight is a key factor in the conversion of high-risk individuals to schizophrenia, but there is a lack of targeted interventions. We found that an electroencephalogram (EEG) signal, error-related negativity (ERN), was closely related to impaired insight.
- 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 15 to 35
You may be able to join if
- Meet the criteria of clinical high risk for psychosis or meet the DSM-V diagnostic criteria for schizophrenia;
- Meeting the following definition of impaired insight: below a specific threshold in at least one dimension of the Scale to Assess Unawareness of...
- Having completed at least six years of primary education;
- Being able to give informed consent, oral or written. Patients under 18 years old give oral consent and their next of kin or legal guardians give...
You likely can't join if
- Participating in any other clinical intervention research;
- Meeting the diagnostic criteria of psychotic disorders (including affective disorders);
- Threshold symptoms are induced by other mental disorders or psychoactive substances;
- Undergoing anti-psychotic medication for more than 2 weeks;
- Being diagnosed as organic brain diseases, or severe somatic diseases;
- Had Experienced traumatic brain injury, and got scores of 7;
See the full eligibility criteria
- Meet the criteria of clinical high risk for psychosis or meet the DSM-V diagnostic criteria for schizophrenia;
- Meeting the following definition of impaired insight: below a specific threshold in at least one dimension of the Scale to Assess Unawareness of Mental Disorder (SAI). Specifically, a score of less than 2 in the...
- Having completed at least six years of primary education;
- Being able to give informed consent, oral or written. Patients under 18 years old give oral consent and their next of kin or legal guardians give written consent.
- Participating in any other clinical intervention research;
- Meeting the diagnostic criteria of psychotic disorders (including affective disorders);
- Threshold symptoms are induced by other mental disorders or psychoactive substances;
- Undergoing anti-psychotic medication for more than 2 weeks;
- Being diagnosed as organic brain diseases, or severe somatic diseases;
- Had Experienced traumatic brain injury, and got scores of 7;
- Dementia, or mental retardation (IQ\<70);
- Being a condition of scalp infection;
- A pacemaker or other metal implants in the body, pregnancy, or claustrophobia.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 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, 15 years to 35 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 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.