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nTMS for Negative Symptom in Schizophrenia

RecruitingNAAges any - 60 YearsAllCentral South University
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

This research aims to test the effectiveness of Navigated transcranial magnetic stimulation (nTMS) of left Supramarginal Gyrus for negative symptoms. In this double-blind, randomized controlled trial, patients will be assigned to active iTBS experimental group or sham iTBS group. Treatment will last for 10 days, and data will be collected at baseline, 1 day and 1 month after treatment.

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * 1.Clinical diagnosis of schizophrenia according to ICD-11. * 2.Confirmation of the diagnosis of schizophrenia using the SCID-5-RV (DSM-5 Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-5 Disorders - Research Version). * 3.Score more than 4 points on either item of negative symptoms (N1-N7). * 4.Aged less than 60 years. Exclusion Criteria: * 1.Clinical diagnosis or SCID-5-RV assessment confirming neurodevelopmental disorders, bipolar and related disorders, substance use disorders (excluding alcohol and tobacco). * 2.Presence of severe or acute physical illnesses, including traumatic brain injury, intracranial space-occupying or infectious diseases, acute cardiovascular diseases, acute respiratory system diseases, acute hematological disorders, etc. * 3.Presence of clearly defined genetic diseases, including tuberous sclerosis, multiple sclerosis, Kleefstra syndrome, 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, Prader-Willi syndrome, Klinefelter syndrome (47,XXY), etc. * 4.Contraindication for MRI examination or rTMS, such as metal implantation in the body, epilepsy, cochlear implants, etc. * 5.Severe risk of self-injury or suicide * 6.Other conditions where the researchers find unsuitable for the treatment
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What it tests

  • Intermittent theta burst stimulation(iTBS)
  • Sham stimulation
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Where

1 site
Mental Health Institute of Second Xiangya Hospital,CSU
Changsha, China
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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