N/A
Completed N=81
Improving Visual Attention in Schizophrenia
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03880227 ↗Enrolled (actual)
81
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Jul 2021
Primary outcomePrimary: Visual Attention to Static Faces — 0.54; 0.52; 0.57; 0.53 proportion of time attending to AOIs
Summary
This study investigates whether visual attention can be improved in individuals with schizophrenia by stimulating the brain via transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS).
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Visual Attention to Static Faces |
0.54; 0.52; 0.57; 0.53 | — |
| PRIMARY Visual Attention to Dynamic Actor |
0.47; 0.46; 0.47; 0.47 | — |
| PRIMARY Visual Attention to Dynamic Social Scenes |
0.22; 0.23; 0.26; 0.25 | — |
| SECONDARY Fixation Stabilization |
0.10; 0.08; 0.05; 0.07 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- DSM-IV-TR or DSM-5 diagnosis of schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder and clinically stable (i.e. no hospitalizations) for at least 8 weeks prior to informed consent and be on a stable medication regimen for at least 6 weeks with no dose changes for a minimum of 2 weeks prior to informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria
- The presence or history of a pervasive developmental disorder or mental retardation as defined by a premorbid IQ < 70
- Presence or history of medical or neurological disorders in which neural stimulation would be contraindicated (e.g. presence of epilepsy or history of seizures)
- Presence of sensory limitations, including visual or hearing impairments that interfere with assessment
- History of electroconvulsive therapy
- Not proficient in English
- Presence of substance abuse in the past one month or dependence not in remission in the past six months
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03880227). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.