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The aim of this study is to evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of a neuromodulation technique, tDCS (transcranial direct current stimulation) used as a complementary treatment on negative symptoms. 60 patients will be randomized into two groups (active tDCS vs sham tDCS) and will be assessed after the intervention, 1 and 3 months after.Secondary outcomes shall include neuropsychological assessment, general symptomatology, extrapyramidal symptoms and social functioning.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| active tDCS | Experimental | Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation : 10 sessions twice a day during 5 days, with a 2 mA intensity during 20 minutes. |
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| Sham tDCS | Sham Comparator | Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation : 10 sessions twice a day during 5 days, with a sham stimulation during 20 minutes. Initial stimulation followed by turning off the device as to ensure blinding. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| transcranial direct current stimulation | Device |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Scale for the Assessment of Negative Symptoms | up to 3 months after intervention |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Jerome ATTAL, MD | UH Montpellier | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| UH Montpellier | Montpellier | 34295 | France |
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| ID | Term |
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| D012559 | Schizophrenia |
| ID | Term |
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| D019967 | Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders |
| D001523 | Mental Disorders |
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| ID | Term |
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| D065908 | Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation |
| ID | Term |
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| D004599 | Electric Stimulation Therapy |
| D013812 | Therapeutics |
| D003295 | Convulsive Therapy |
| D013000 | Psychiatric Somatic Therapies |
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| D004191 | Behavioral Disciplines and Activities |
| D004597 | Electroshock |
| D011580 | Psychological Techniques |