Title:
Effects of rTMS on Cannabis Use and Cognitive Outcomes in Schizophrenia
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| What is the purpose of the study? |
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This study is investigating the effects of high-frequency (20Hz) repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) on cannabis use disorder and cognitive function in individuals with co-morbid schizophrenia/schizoaffective disorder. A total of N=40 schizophrenia individuals with cannabis use will be assigned to active rTMS (n=20) or sham rTMS (n=20) as a treatment regimen of 5x/week for 4 consecutive weeks, with weekly behavioral coaching.
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| Who is needed? |
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Individuals with: |
cannabis use, 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: |
18 - 55 |
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Gender: |
All |
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Ethnicity: |
all |
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Other:
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| What does the study involve? |
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Number of contacts: |
1 screen, 1 cognitive training, 2 cognitive assessments, daily Mon.-Fri. rTMS sessions x 4 wks, and 1 follow-up |
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Time period: |
6 weeks |
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Length of contacts: |
3.5 hr. screen, 3 hr. training, 7 hr. cognitive assessments, 30 min. rTMS sessions, 1 hr. follow-up |
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Treatment offered:
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Yes
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Location:
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1001 Queen St. West (Queen site)33 Russell St.
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Principal Investigator:
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Tony George
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| Contact information: |
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Phone: |
416-535-8501 ext. 30463 |
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e-mail: |
karolina.kozak@camh.ca |
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Website: |
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Flyer:
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Download
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Study end date:
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30 Jun 2021
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| REB number: |
017/2017 |
| Full study title: |
Effects of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) on Cannabis Use and Cognitive Outcomes in Schizophrenia |
| Keywords: |
schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, cannabis, cognition |
| Study Area: |
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