Non-invasive Brain Stimulation for the Treatment of Psychiatric Disorders
Overview
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Mental Disorders
- Sponsor
- Federico II University
- Enrollment
- 100
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Change from Baseline Psychiatric rating scales scores at immediate post-treatment and at one-month and at three-month follow-up visits
- Last Updated
- 12 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is effective in the treatment of psychiatric disorders in which available treatments are either ineffective or not tolerated
Detailed Description
Depending on the specific psychiatric disorder, inhibitory or stimulating neuromodulation will be applied over the cortical region of interest, found according to the relevant scientific publication on neurophysiology of psychiatric disorders
Investigators
giordano d'urso
MD, PhD
Federico II University
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •a psychiatric disorder in which available treatment are either ineffective or not tolerated
Exclusion Criteria
- •implantable active devices
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Change from Baseline Psychiatric rating scales scores at immediate post-treatment and at one-month and at three-month follow-up visits
Time Frame: Time points: T0=baseline; T1=immediate post-treatment; T2=one-month follow-up visit; T3=3-months follow-up visit