Status:

RECRUITING

40 Hz Visual Stimulation as an Intervention in Schizophrenia

Lead Sponsor:

Technical University of Munich

Conditions:

Negative Symptoms in Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia Disorders

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

In schizophrenia, an abnormal reduction in neuronal gamma oscillations (30-100 Hz) is associated with negative symptoms such as cognitive dysfunction. The literature suggests that rescuing gamma oscil...

Detailed Description

SAMPLE Inward patients at Klinikum rechts der Isar, Munich, Germany diagnosed with schizophrenia (F20) or a schizoaffective disorder (F25) will be recruited. Treating physicians will screen and pre-se...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Medical diagnosis of schizophrenia (F20) or schizoaffective disorder (F25)

Exclusion

  • Age \< 18 years
  • Any history of seizures
  • Acute suicidality assessed with the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS; Brent et al., 2008)
  • Any other relevant axis 1 disorder
  • Red-green colour blindness or current ocular disease
  • Alcohol, cannabis, or illicit drug addiction within the last 3 months

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

March 14 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

July 1 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

20 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06907420

Start Date

March 14 2025

End Date

July 1 2025

Last Update

April 2 2025

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Technical University of Munich, TUM School of Medicine and Health, Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy

Munich, Bavaria, Germany, 81675