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The Effects of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) on Facial Expression Recognition Abilities and the Dynamic Changes in Inflammatory Markers in Patients with Schizophrenia

The Effects of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) on Facial Expression Recognition Abilities and the Dynamic Changes in Inflammatory Markers in Patients with Schizophrenia

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2400093355
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2024-12-03
Start date
2024-12-03
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-12-09

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Conditions

Schizophrenia

Interventions

Anodal Stimulation Group:tDCS
Cathodal Stimulation Group:tDCS
sham group:tDCS

Sponsors

Yangzhou Wutaishan Hospital of Jiangsu Province, Teaching hospital of Yangzhou University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 60 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Meets the Diagnostic Criteria for Schizophrenia as per the DSM-5; 2.Age: 18-60 years; 3.Patient has been on current medication for at least one month with stable condition; 4.Signed Informed Consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Individuals with organic brain diseases, endocrine or metabolic disorders, neurological diseases, dementia, intellectual disability, or other physical illnesses that may affect cognitive function; 2.Individuals who are uncooperative during examinations or unable to effectively complete tests; 3.Individuals with substance dependence within the past six months; 4.Individuals who have received electroconvulsive therapy or magnetic stimulation treatment within the past six months; 5.Individuals who have had significant changes in antipsychotic medication within the past six weeks; 6.Individuals with color blindness or color vision deficiency; 7.Individuals who are not right-handed;

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Facial Expression Recognition;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactShirley Lyu

Yangzhou Wutaishan Hospital of Jiangsu Province, Teaching hospital of Yangzhou University

lvlvlvli@163.com+86 15962432700

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026