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Compares treatment options for Schizophrenia
Official title Efficacy and Safety of tACS vs tDCS in Schizophrenia
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06494124
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This clinical trial aims to compare the efficacy and safety of transcranial Alternating current stimulation (tACS) vs. transcranial Direct current stimulation (tDCS) vs.
- Time commitment: about 3 years
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 60
You may be able to join if
- Diagnosis of Schizophrenia as per ICD-10 DCR for more than 2 years
- Moderate-severe symptoms (PANSS score \> 75 and/or CGI-SCH score\>4) [24]
- On stable dosing of antipsychotic medications (no changes in medication or doses for 1 month prior to enrolment)
- Both sexes; Age range: 18-60 years
- Right-handed
You likely can't join if
- Features suggestive of psychiatric emergency (for example: suicidal risk, catatonia, prolonged nutritional deprivation) or others (for example...
- Any contraindication to tDCS procedure: Metal in the head, Implanted brain medical devices, Local lesion or injury in the scalp / head
- Co-morbid neurological disease
- Left Handed
See the full eligibility criteria
- Diagnosis of Schizophrenia as per ICD-10 DCR for more than 2 years
- Moderate-severe symptoms (PANSS score \> 75 and/or CGI-SCH score\>4) [24]
- On stable dosing of antipsychotic medications (no changes in medication or doses for 1 month prior to enrolment)
- Both sexes; Age range: 18-60 years
- Right-handed
- Written informed consent by the patient
- Features suggestive of psychiatric emergency (for example: suicidal risk, catatonia, prolonged nutritional deprivation) or others (for example: aggression or excitement)
- Any contraindication to tDCS procedure: Metal in the head, Implanted brain medical devices, Local lesion or injury in the scalp / head
- Co-morbid neurological disease
- Left Handed
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The study runs about 3 years per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 60 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.