Schizophrenia Disorder study: Fast Friends vs Small Talk
Official title Inter-Brain Synchrony in Schizophrenia
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07177261
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to see if brain synchrony helps social connection in schizophrenia and if making people feel closer changes that synchrony.
- Who it's for
- Adults diagnosed with schizophrenia and a healthy comparison group without psychotic disorders.
- What's involved
- Participants will have a diagnostic interview, give symptom ratings, and do EEG while drawing and tapping with another person. They will then do a social closeness activity or a neutral talk, repeat the drawing and tapping, and then switch to the other activity. Afterward, they will answer questions about their social interactions.
- Time commitment
- The study involves several visits with interviews, EEG sessions, and social tasks, lasting a few hours over a few days.
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 65. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- sufficient English fluency to comprehend procedures
- clinical group will include individuals with a DSM-5 diagnosis of schizophrenia who are clinically stable (outpatients, with no hospitalizations 3...
- members of the community without a psychotic disorder, schizophrenia-spectrum disorder, or current major mood disorder, nor history of a first-degree...
You likely can't join if
- evidence of IQ \< 70 or developmental disability
- history of significant neurological disease, serious head injury, or significant current substance use (moderate or severe substance use disorder in...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Los Angeles, California, United States
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?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 65 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Los Angeles, California, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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