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Transcranial Electrical Stimulation for Schizophrenia (MINUTES Trial)
MINUTES Trial Summary
This trial will use transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) to study how it changes cognition, with a focus on generalization (how training in one domain affects unlearned domains). The study will compare tDCS in healthy controls and patients with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder.
MINUTES Trial Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowMINUTES Trial Timeline
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Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Side effects data
From 2018 Phase 2 trial • 54 Patients • NCT01726673MINUTES Trial Design
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- You cannot have a current addiction or sleep disorder as determined by a special interview.My health condition and medications have been stable for at least a month.Your IQ falls within a certain range, specifically between 70 and 115.I am between 18 and 60 years old.I have a condition or received treatment that affected my nervous system.I can attend three 45-minute training sessions weekly for 12 weeks and go to four assessments.I have been diagnosed with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder.
- Group 1: left active-tDCS
- Group 2: right active-tDCS
- Group 3: sham tDCS
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many individuals are presently participating in this research trial?
"Affirmative, according to information available on clinicaltrials.gov this clinical trial is currently seeking participants who meet the criteria. It was initially posted on July 1st 2019 and updated most recently on October 28th 2022. The research requires 90 people to be enrolled at a single site."
Does this experimental research include elderly participants?
"As outlined in the eligibility criteria, participants must be between 18 and 60 years old to take part in this medical trial."
Are there any available slots in this research endeavor for participants?
"Affirmative. As shown on clinicaltrials.gov, this medical study began recruiting patients after its inception in July 2019 and is still ongoing today as of October 2022. This trial seeks to enroll 90 individuals from a single site."
Is there an option for me to become a participant in this experiment?
"This trial is looking to enrol 90 individuals with schizophrenia aged between 18 and 60. To be eligible, patients must provide consent, have an IQ of 70-115, not suffer from addiction or sleep disorders, maintain clinical stability for one month prior to the start of the study and participate in three weekly 45 minute sessions over 12 weeks as well as four assessments."
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