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Treatment of Negative Symptoms of Schizophrenia by rTMS
Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de Ville-Evrard, France
Summary
The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of rTMS on the negative symptoms of schizophrenia in real conditions. It will also provide a regulatory framework to rTMS treatments under these conditions. 4 types of rTMS protocols are proposed, allowing to adapt to patients and their tolerances.Treatment lasts between 2 and 4 weeks, with a follow-up period of 3 months after treatment to observe relapses.To assess the evolution of negative symptoms between baseline and the end of treatment, investigators use SANS (Scale for the Assessment of Negative Symptoms).
Official title: Treatment of Negative Symptoms of Schizophrenia by Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation: A Naturalistic Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
124
Start Date
2023-06-09
Completion Date
2028-03
Last Updated
2024-09-19
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
* Patient is in a chair. * Hearing protection will be implemented. * The corresponding targeting method will be implemented. * The stimulation coil will be set up according to the indications of the targeting method. * A caregiver is present throughout the session. * After the session, the patient is re-assessed clinically for possible adverse effects. * If an adverse reaction is objectified, a doctor on site, is quickly mobilized.
Locations (1)
Etablissement Public de Santé de Ville-Evrard
Neuilly-sur-Marne, France