effects of tDCS on cognitive functions

Comparison of the Effectiveness of tDCS with conventional occupational Therapy in Improving cognitive functions in Patients with schizophrenia.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20180317039116N1

Enrollment

Registered

2018-05-10

Start date

2018-04-17

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2018-06-18

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Conditions

Schizophrenia. Schizophrenia

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: In this study, tDCS device will be used to stimulate cortex. The intervention will consist of 6 sessions, each lasting for 20 minutes. The anode electrode will be p

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

25 Years to 55 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Diagnosis of schizophrenia by a psychiatrist. At least one year of being hospitalized. Having MMSE score higher than 17 for ladies and 18 for men.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Cognitive Functions. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: The Cambridge Neuropsychological Test Automated Battery (CANTAB)- The Loewenstein Occupational Therapy Cognitive Assessment (LOTCA).	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Brain activity. Timepoint: before and after intervention. Method of measurement: quantitative electroencephalography.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactElahe Fathi Azar

University of social welfare and rehabilitation sciences

Elahe_fathi91@yahoo.com+98 21 3386 1366

Outcome results

None listed

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