Non-invasive Brain Stimulation Using Tdcs of the Third (of Many) Visual Pathways

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
SCHIZOPHRENIA 1 (Disorder) Schizo Affective Disorder
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 55
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
120 (estimated)
Sponsor
Nathan Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research · Other
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About This Trial
This study investigates the ability of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) applied over the motion processing area of the brain (area MT) to improve face emotion recognition (FER) ability. tDCS is a type of non-invasive brain stimulation in which low level currents are applied over the scalp to influence underlying brain function. In schizophrenia, impaired ability to detect facial moti…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Male or female subject, age 18-55 2. Competent and willing to sign informed consent 3. No more than moderately ill 4. SCID DSM-5 diagnosis of Sz/SzAff 5. WAIS IQ \>70 6. Does not meet current criteria for DSM-5 defined substance abuse or dependence or have a history of diagno…
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Odeta Beggel, MA

845-398-2897

odeta.beggel@nki.rfmh.org

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