About this trial
This study uses a noninvasive technique called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to study how hallucinations work in schizophrenia.
TMS is a noninvasive way of stimulating the brain, using a magnetic field to change activity in the brain. The magnetic field is produced by a coil that is held next to the scalp. In this study the investigators will be stimulating the brain to learn more about how TMS might improve these symptoms of schizophrenia.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Diagnosis of schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder
Disqualifiers
substance use disorder in past 3 months
ambidexterity
history of neurological disorder
history of head trauma resulting in loss of consciousness
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS)
- Sham Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS)
Treatment groups
Sponsors and collaborators
Mclean Hospital
Lead sponsor
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Collaborator
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Collaborator