rTMS for Schizophrenia with Hallucinations
RTMS for Refractory Auditory Hallucinations Based on Personalized Targets Using Magnetoencephalography
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Refractory Auditory Hallucinations
Schizophrenia
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 13 – 55
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 36 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Shanghai Mental Health Center · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for people with schizophrenia who have ongoing auditory hallucinations despite treatment. Participants will receive a non-invasive treatment called rTMS, which targets areas in the brain based on special scans, while continuing their current medications.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I have been diagnosed with schizophrenia
- I can use my right hand
- I have finished primary school or more
- I understand and can sign a consent form
- I have ongoing auditory hallucinations despite treatment for at least 6 months
You may not be able to join if
- I have had MECT treatment in the past 3 months
- I have serious physical illnesses or brain injuries
- I have metal implants in my body
- I show aggressive behavior or threats to damage equipment
- I have tattoos or dental implants inside my body
- I have claustrophobia
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
This study is an before-after study in the same patient, which enrolled 36 psychiatric patients with refractory auditory hallucinations. The target of patient intervention relies on the results of magnetoencephalography localization. The medication and dosage remain unchanged during the intervention period. The investigators assume that the intervention targets for each auditory hallucination pati…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Clinical diagnosis of schizophrenia
* Must be able to right-handed
* Primary school education or above
* Understand and sign a written informed consent form (jointly signed by the guardian and the participant if under 18 years old)
* Existence of persistent auditory hallucinat…
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