RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT04033679

The Effects of Non-invasive Brain Stimulation on Treatment Adherence in Schizophrenia

The Effects of Adjunctive Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Treatment Adherence in Schizophrenia


Sponsor

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

Enrollment

106 participants

Start Date

Aug 15, 2019

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This study seeks to explore the effects of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), a non-invasive method of brain stimulation, as an adjunctive treatment to improve antipsychotic medication adherence in patients with schizophrenia (SCZ). The investigators hypothesize that 20 sessions of tDCS will improve medication nonadherence in patients with SCZ.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study tests whether a brain stimulation technique called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) — a non-invasive procedure that uses magnetic pulses to stimulate brain regions — can improve how people with depression respond to antidepressant medications. **You may be eligible if...** - You have been diagnosed with depression - Your depression has not fully responded to medication - You are 18 or older - You are willing to undergo brain stimulation sessions and have brain imaging done **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have metal implants in your head or a pacemaker (unsafe for TMS) - You have a history of epilepsy or seizures - You have a neurological condition that could be affected by brain stimulation - You are pregnant Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

OTHERActive TDCS

Participants will receive active TDCS stimulation.

OTHERSham TDCS

Participants will receive sham TDCS stimulation.


Locations(1)

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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