White Matter Plasticity in Schizophrenia
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Schizophrenia Disorders
At a Glance
- Age
- 15 – 45
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Basic Science
- Participants needed
- 36 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore · Other
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About This Trial
Schizophrenia spectrum disorders are associated with impairment in the microstructure of white matter, the key brain tissue responsible for fast communication between different brain regions necessary for any complex task. This white matter impairment is linked to problems with cognition in schizophrenia, especially slower processing speed. This project aims to study the potential for correcting w…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosis of schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, schizophreniform disorder, or psychosis NOS
* age 15-45
* able to provide informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* contraindications to MRI (metal implants, claustrophobia)
* medical condition that limits use of hands (ie, …
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