Study Summary
This trial is studying how well transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) works in improving higher-order cognition in people with and without schizophrenia.
Treatment Effectiveness
Phase-Based Effectiveness
Study Objectives
3 Primary · 0 Secondary · Reporting Duration: Assessment will begin immediately following stimulation and last for about 1.5 hours.
Trial Safety
Phase-Based Safety
Side Effects for
Trial Design
3 Treatment Groups
Occipital Stimulation
1 of 3
DLPFC Stimulation
1 of 3
Sham Stimulation
1 of 3
Active Control
Experimental Treatment
Non-Treatment Group
120 Total Participants · 3 Treatment Groups
Primary Treatment: Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation · Has Placebo Group · N/A
Trial Logistics
Trial Timeline
Who is running the clinical trial?
Eligibility Criteria
Age 18 - 35 · All Participants · 1 Total Inclusion Criteria
Mark “Yes” if the following statements are true for you:Who else is applying?
What state do they live in?
| North Carolina | 100.0% |
How old are they?
| 65+ | 100.0% |
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
| Did not meet criteria | 100.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the eligibility requirements for participating in this trial?
"This clinical trial can accept up to 120 individuals aged between 18 and 35 that have been diagnosed with schizophrenia. To be eligible, they must not plan on altering their medication in the upcoming month, are not using clozapine as an antipsychotic drug, remain stable while being treated either partially or out-patiently, and had no changes in medications during the past month." - Anonymous Online Contributor
What is the uppermost participant limit for this clinical trial?
"Confirmed. Clinicaltrials.gov outlines the commencement date of this study on May 22nd 2019, with a recent edit to the trial posted on January 25th 2022. The research is seeking 120 clinical participants from one centre." - Anonymous Online Contributor
Is eligibility for this experiment restricted to individuals younger than 55 years old?
"As listed in the study's inclusion criteria, only individuals between 18 and 35 years old are eligible to participate." - Anonymous Online Contributor
Are there still opportunities to join this research experiment?
"Per the information accessible on clinicaltrials.gov, this trial is currently recruiting suitable participants. It was originally posted to the website on May 22nd 2019 and last updated on January 25th 2022." - Anonymous Online Contributor