Schizophrenia. Schizophrenia
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Control group: In the control group, the electrodes are attached but do not stimulate. Intervention 2: Intervention group: In the case group, a direct brain electrical stimulation begi
Sponsors
Arak University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 60 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 18-60 yeaqrs The presence of criteria for schizophrenia disorder based on DSM IV-TR criteria and clinical interview conducted by the supervisor no received ECT within one month before entering the study Lack of mental retardation
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: The incidence of side effects that makes the patient unwilling to continue tDCS Need for ECT Epilepsy, dementia, delirium and other cognitive disorders Not pregnancy Lack of medical illness Abuse of substance or alcohol during the last month, except nicotine
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Working memory. Timepoint: Before starting Tdcs, after 5 sessions and one day after 10 sessions. Method of measurement: Continuous Performance Test.;Continuous attention. Timepoint: Before starting Tdcs, after 5 sessions and one day after 10 sessions. Method of measurement: Continuous Performance Test.;Selective attention. Timepoint: Before starting Tdcs, after 5 sessions and one day after 10 sessions. Method of measurement: Stroop Test.;Executive performance. Timepoint: Before starting Tdcs, after 5 sessions and one day after 10 sessions. Method of measurement: Wechsler Test. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactDr Mohsen Ghasemi
Arak University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed