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New treatment option for Schizophrenia
Official title Enhancing Brain Connectivity in Schizophrenia Through Neuromodulation (Study 2)
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06961916
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorder (SSD) will be exposed to active repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) from H coil combined with cognitive training for improving white matter integrity.
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
You may be able to join if
- Male and female ages between ages 18-60 years
- Ability to give written informed consent (age 18 or above)
- Diagnosed with schizophrenia-spectrum disorder and Evaluation to Sign Consent (ESC) above 10.
You likely can't join if
- Inability to sign informed consent.
- Any history of seizures.
- Any acute and unstable major medical illnesses that may affect normal brain functioning. Examples of these conditions include, but not limited to...
- Taking \> 400 mg clozapine/day and not on anti-seizure medication(s) with sufficient dose.
- Failed TMS screening questionnaire.
- Significant alcohol or other drug use (substance abuse within 1 month or substance dependence history within 6 months and having substance usage...
See the full eligibility criteria
- Male and female ages between ages 18-60 years
- Ability to give written informed consent (age 18 or above)
- Diagnosed with schizophrenia-spectrum disorder and Evaluation to Sign Consent (ESC) above 10.
- Inability to sign informed consent.
- Any history of seizures.
- Any acute and unstable major medical illnesses that may affect normal brain functioning. Examples of these conditions include, but not limited to, recent stroke, seizure, history of significant head trauma, CNS...
- Taking \> 400 mg clozapine/day and not on anti-seizure medication(s) with sufficient dose.
- Failed TMS screening questionnaire.
- Significant alcohol or other drug use (substance abuse within 1 month or substance dependence history within 6 months and having substance usage within 1 month) other than nicotine or marijuana dependence.
- A history of thrombosis, family history of thrombosis, or medical conditions that may lead to a hypercoagulable state (increased chance to develop blood clots)
- Woman who is pregnant (child-bearing potential but not on contraceptive and missing menstrual period; or by self-report; or by positive urine pregnancy test).
- History of head injury with loss of consciousness over 10 minutes; history of brain surgery
- Cannot refrain from using alcohol and/or marijuana 24 hours or more prior to experiments.
- Students and employees currently involved with our lab (lab employees and personnel will be excluded from the study to avoid possible coercion or possible appearance of coercion, or chance of breach of privacy and...
- For MRI, unable to undergo MRI scanning due to metallic devices or objects (cardiac pacemaker or neurostimulator, some artificial joints, metal pins, surgical clips, or other implanted metal parts) or claustrophobic to...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Houston, Texas, United States
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. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Houston, Texas, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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