Status:
COMPLETED
rTMS for Working Memory Deficits in Schizophrenia
Lead Sponsor:
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Collaborating Sponsors:
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Conditions:
Schizophrenia
Schizoaffective Disorder
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-59 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
In this study, the investigators will be examining the effects of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) on memory deficits in individuals with schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder....
Detailed Description
This study is a randomized, double blind, sham controlled study to evaluate the efficacy of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation as a treatment for working memory deficits in individuals with ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Between 18 and 59 years of age
- Current diagnosis of Schizophrenia or Schizoaffective Disorder
- Able to provide written informed consent
- Fluency in the English Language
Exclusion
- Have a history of substance abuse or dependence in the last 6 months
- Have a concomitant major and unstable medical or neurologic illness
- Have a history of seizures or have a first degree relative with a history of a seizure disorder
- Current pregnancy or a plan to become pregnant during the duration of the study
- Clinical instability: determined by treating physician
- Have received electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) within the last year
- Have a history of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS)
- Are taking a benzodiazepine at a dose greater than Lorazepam 2mg or equivalent
- Are taking any non-benzodiazepine anticonvulsant
- Have a cardiac pacemaker, cochlear implant, implanted electronic device or non-electric metallic implant
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 1 2013
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
January 7 2019
Estimated Enrollment :
81 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01880255
Start Date
June 1 2013
End Date
January 7 2019
Last Update
July 11 2019
Active Locations (1)
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Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Toronto, Ontario, Canada