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The effect of low level laser therapy in cognitive dysfunction and positive and negative symptoms in chronic schizophrenic patients

Phase 1
Conditions
Chronic Schizophrenia.
Schizophrenia
Registration Number
IRCT20210520051349N1
Lead Sponsor
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Pending
Sex
Male
Target Recruitment
32
Inclusion Criteria

chronic schizophrenic patients
medically stable patients
no active suicidal idea or intention

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

Study Type
interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
To evaluate the Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) impact on cognitive impairment in institutionalized chronic schizophrenia patients. Timepoint: No meaningful difference in PANSS and MMSE test score were detected in both groups after the 6th session and 2 months after laser therapy. Method of measurement: To evaluate the LLLT impact on cognitive impairment in institutionalized chronic schizophrenia patients.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
The LLLT effects on positive and negative schizophrenic patients. Timepoint: at the base time and after the 6 th therapy session and finally 2 months after the last session. Method of measurement: PANSS questionnaire.
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