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tACS to Improve Negative Symptoms & Cognition in Long-term Hospitalized Schizophrenia Patients.
Sponsor: Tongji University
Summary
This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) on negative symptoms and cognitive function in long-term hospitalized patients with schizophrenia. At the same time, this study will explore the potential impact of relevant biomarkers and genetic factors on the efficacy of tACS intervention.
Official title: Transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation (tACS) as an Augmentation Treatment for Negative Symptoms and Cognitive Deficits in Long-term Hospitalized Schizophrenia Patients
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2025-06-11
Completion Date
2026-06-05
Last Updated
2025-07-24
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Hi-tACS
Sham tACS intervention (0 mA) Twice a day, 40 min each time, for 10 days tACS intervention (15 mA) Twice a day, 40 minutes each time, for 10 days
Sham Comparison
Sham tACS intervention (0 mA) Twice a day, 40 min each time, for 10 days tACS intervention (15 mA) Twice a day, 40 minutes each time, for 10 days
Locations (1)
Shanghai Pudong New Area Mental Health Center
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China