Title:
Using noninvasive brain stimulation to improve awareness of illness in persons with schizophrenia
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| What is the purpose of the study? |
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This study examines whether transcranial direct current stimulation influences illness awareness in schizophrenia. Participants will undergo MRI scans and receive 2 weeks of tDCS stimulation.
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| Who is needed? |
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Individuals with: |
Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder |
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Individuals without
a mental health or
addiction problem:
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No
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Age range: |
over age 18 |
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Gender: |
All |
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Ethnicity: |
any |
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Other:
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| What does the study involve? |
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Number of contacts: |
18 study visits |
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Time period: |
4-5 weeks |
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Length of contacts: |
1-2 hour visits |
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Treatment offered:
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No
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Location:
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250 College St.
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Principal Investigator:
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Philip Gerretsen
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| Contact information: |
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Phone: |
416-535-8501 x30620 |
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e-mail: |
wanna.mar@camh.ca |
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Website: |
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Flyer:
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Study end date:
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31 Dec 2021
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| REB number: |
043/2016-00 |
| Full study title: |
The clinical and functional imaging effects of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on illness awareness in schizophrenia |
| Keywords: |
Brain imaging, Schizophrenia, Brain stimulation |
| Study Area: |
Brain imaging, Schizophrenia, Brain stimulation |
