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TMS for Schizophrenia Hallucinations
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Led By Mark Halko, PhD
Research Sponsored by Mclean Hospital
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Diagnosis of schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder
Be between 18 and 65 years old
Must not have
Contraindications for TMS or MRI including: history of neurological disorder, history of head trauma resulting in loss of consciousness, history of seizures or diagnosis of epilepsy or first degree relative family history of epilepsy, metal in brain or skull, implanted devices such as a pacemaker, medication pump, nerve stimulator or ventriculoperitoneal shunt, claustrophobic in MRI
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline
Awards & highlights
Summary
This trial will use transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to study how hallucinations work in schizophrenia and whether or not the magnetic field can improve symptoms.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for individuals with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. It's not suitable for those who've had substance use disorders recently, have ambidexterity, contraindications to TMS or MRI like neurological issues, head trauma with unconsciousness, seizures/epilepsy (or family history of it), metal in the brain/skull, implanted medical devices, or claustrophobia in MRI.
What is being tested?
The study tests transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) as a noninvasive brain stimulation technique to understand and potentially improve hallucinations in schizophrenia. Participants will receive repetitive TMS (rTMS) or a sham version that mimics the procedure without actual stimulation.
What are the potential side effects?
Possible side effects of rTMS include discomfort at the coil placement site on the scalp, headache, lightheadedness, and rare risk of seizure. The sham treatment may cause similar sensations due to placebo effect but does not involve active brain stimulation.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowSelect...
I have been diagnosed with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder.
Exclusion Criteria
You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:Select...
I don't have a neurological disorder, head trauma, seizures, epilepsy, metal in my head, implanted devices, or claustrophobia in MRI.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ baseline
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary study objectives
Auditory Hallucination Rating Scale (AHRS) Scale (AHRS)
Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS)
Scale for the Assessment of Positive Symptoms (SAPS)
+1 moreTrial Design
2Treatment groups
Active Control
Placebo Group
Group I: Active cerebellum rTMSActive Control1 Intervention
Cerebellar targeted iTBS, twice daily, one week.
Group II: Sham cerebellum rTMSPlacebo Group1 Intervention
Cerebellar targeted sham iTBS, twice daily, one week.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Mclean HospitalLead Sponsor
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21,625 Total Patients Enrolled
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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterOTHER
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2,203 Patients Enrolled for Schizophrenia
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)NIH
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2,721,726 Total Patients Enrolled
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89,783 Patients Enrolled for Schizophrenia
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I don't have a neurological disorder, head trauma, seizures, epilepsy, metal in my head, implanted devices, or claustrophobia in MRI.You have had a problem with drugs or alcohol in the past 3 months.Being able to use both hands equally well.I have been diagnosed with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Active cerebellum rTMS
- Group 2: Sham cerebellum rTMS
Awards:
This trial has 0 awards, including:Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
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