Status:

COMPLETED

Interactions of Fronto-Parietal High Frequency rTMS on Anterior Cingulate Cortex Activation in Schizophrenia

Lead Sponsor:

Indiana University

Conditions:

Schizophrenia

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-40 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This will be a single site pilot study. 20 subjects with EPP (Early Phase Psychosis), defined as medical record documentation of the onset of clinically significant psychotic symptoms within the past ...

Detailed Description

In spite of existing work studying rTMS as a treatment modality in schizophrenia, there are no studies that have examined the effects of rTMS targeting superficial CCN (Cognitive Control Network) stru...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Between 18 and 40 years of age
  • Within 10 years of illness onset as defined by entry into treatment for psychotic symptoms
  • Able to give informed consent
  • Willing and able to adhere to the study schedule
  • Mini-International Neuropsychiatric interview (MINI)37-40 diagnosis of schizophrenia
  • Clinical stability defined by:
  • Subjects must not have experienced an exacerbation of their illness within 4 weeks prior to randomization, leading to an intensification of psychiatric care in the opinion of the investigator. Examples of intensification of care include, but are not limited to: inpatient hospitalization, day/partial hospitalization, outpatient crisis management, or psychiatric treatment in an emergency room AND
  • Antipsychotic treatment stability for at least 4 weeks prior to randomization (no change in antipsychotic dosing or addition of new antipsychotic medication)

Exclusion

  • Lifetime history of a seizure, excluding febrile seizures and those induced by substance withdrawal
  • First degree relative with idiopathic epilepsy or other seizure disorder
  • History of significant neurological illness
  • History of head trauma as defined by a loss of consciousness or a post-concussive syndrome
  • Pregnant or breast feeding
  • Known IQ \< 70 based on subject report
  • Current acute, serious, or unstable medical conditions
  • Metallic objects planted in or near the head, including implanted pacemaker, medication pump, vagal stimulator, deep brain stimulator, TENS unit, ventriculoperitoneal shunt, or cochlear implants
  • Contraindications to MRI or otherwise unable to tolerate MRI procedures
  • History of electroconvulsive therapy
  • Subjects taking clozapine
  • Subjects who have participated in a clinical trial with any pharmacological treatment intervention for which they received study-related medication in the 4 weeks prior to randomization
  • Subjects considered a high risk for suicidal acts - active suicidal ideation as determined by clinical interview OR any suicide attempt in 90 days prior to screening
  • Current DSM-5 diagnosis of alcohol or drug use disorder (excluding nicotine or caffeine)
  • Subjects who require concomitant treatment with prohibited medication, as specified in Attachment 2

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

March 12 2020

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

April 15 2022

Estimated Enrollment :

14 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04309370

Start Date

March 12 2020

End Date

April 15 2022

Last Update

August 3 2023

Active Locations (2)

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IU Center for Neuroimaging

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, 46202

2

Prevention and Recovery Center for Early Psychosis

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, 46202