Treating Social Cognition With Theta Burst Stimulation; a Pilot Sudy (PilotTMS-COG)
Social Cognition in Patients With Schizophrenia
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Social Cognition in Patients With Schizophrenia focused on measuring theta burst stimulation, Social Cognition, MRSI, Schizophrenia, transcranial magnetic stimulation
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- with a diagnosis of schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder (DSM-IV MINI R)
- less than 20 years of disease duration
- Having signed a written informed consent
- LIS score > 15 or negative PANSS score > 15
Exclusion Criteria:
- Any change in psychotropic drugs (antidepressants, antipsychotics or mood stabilizers) during the two months preceding the inclusion
- Pregnant or breastfeeding women
- Subjects with a neurological condition or with epilepsy
- Subjects with a counter-indication to MRI or Transcranial stimulation (electronic or metal implants)
- Subjects that refuse to wear earplugs during MRI
Sites / Locations
- CHU de Caen - Centre EsquirolRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Arm 4
No Intervention
Experimental
Active Comparator
Sham Comparator
Healthy subjects
TBS-MPC
TBS-CPDLF
TBS-Sham
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