Investigating the neurobiological and neurocognitive effects of repeated sessions of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) in schizophrenia.

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Schizophrenia; Mental Health - Schizophrenia

• Registration Number: ACTRN12616000014459
• Lead Sponsor: Dr Kate Hoy

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2016-01-12
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Stopped early
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

competent to consent based on their ability to provide a spontaneous narrative description of the key elements of the study, as assessed by a clinical staff member independent of the research project
-have a diagnosis of schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder as confirmed by the MINI
-are between the ages of 18 and 60
- have been on a stable dose of medication for at least 4 weeks

Exclusion Criteria

-have a DSM-IV history of substance abuse or dependence in the last 6 months
-have a concomitant major and unstable medical or neurological illness
-are pregnant
-are currently taking any medication shown to interfere with the effects of tDCS; namely benzodiazepines or tegretol.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified