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Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation and Cognitive Remediation Therapy for Psychosis
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating tDCS for Psychosis. Completed, enrolled 33 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The proposed pilot study is a randomized controlled study to assess effectiveness of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) to enhance cognitive remediation therapy in patients with psychotic disorders. tDCS. Patients will be randomized into two arms: active tDCS vs. sham tDCS. The active tDCS will be applied at a current of 1-2 mA (milliamperes) via two saline soaked electrode sponges (3 cm x 4.5 cm) applied to the side of the head. The investigators hypothesis is that the use of tDCS will enhance the improvement seen with cognitive remediation therapy.
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Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is a form of non-invasive neuromodulation that has been shown to enhance learning. tDCS is applied with current intensity of 1-2 mA of direct current and can be applied both before and during each cognitive remediation treatment session. Two saline soaked electrode sponges will be applied to the scalp.