The effectiveness of direct current stimulation (tDCS) and random noise stimulation (tRNS) in patients with schizophrenia

The effectiveness of direct current stimulation (tDCS) and random noise stimulation (tRNS) on auditory hallucinations, depression and cognitive functions in patients with schizophrenia: a randomized, double-blind clinical trial

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20180724040579N4

Enrollment

Registered

2023-02-12

Start date

2023-02-20

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2023-03-13

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Conditions

schizophrenia. The schizophrenic disorders are characterized in general by fundamental and characteristic distortions of thinking and perception, and affects that are inappropriate or blunted. Clear consciousness and intellectual capacity are usually maintained although

Interventions

Intervention 1: Control group: No electrical stimulation of the brain. Intervention 2: Intervention group: direct current stimulation (tDCS). Intervention 3: Intervention group: random noise stimulati

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Male

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: patients with schizophrenia

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Having other mental disorders

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Auditory hallucinations. Timepoint: During brain stimulation intervention. Method of measurement: CANTAB software.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Depression and cognitive functions. Timepoint: During brain stimulation intervention. Method of measurement: CANTAB software.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactEisa Jafari

Payam Noor University of Ardabil

dr.jafari@pnu.ac.ir+98 45 3351 3002

Outcome results

None listed

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