Hero image with Pittsburgh background https://pittplusme.org/study/2372

This study is not currently recruiting. Please check back at a later time.

STUDY BASICS

Have you recently started experiencing psychotic symptoms, such as hallucinations, paranoia, or confusing thoughts and disorganization? You may be eligible to participate in a research study recruiting individuals between the ages of 18 and 40 who have been diagnosed with schizophrenia, schizophreniform, or schizoaffective disorder within the last 3 years. Compensation provided.


STUDY PURPOSE

The purpose of this study is to determine whether a form of non-invasive magnetic brain stimulation called iTBS can temporarily enhance brain waves and short-term memory in people with a psychotic disorder. 


COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?
  • 18-40 years old
  • diagnosed with schizophrenia, schizophreniform, or schizoaffective disorder within the last 3 years

WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT
  • Clinical and diagnostic interviews
  • MRI scans
  • Neuropsychological testing
  • Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) 
  • EEG recordings
  • Intermittent Theta-Burst Stimulation (iTBS)

IRB: STUDY20050194
- Enhancing prefrontal oscillatory activity and working memory performance with noninvasive brain stimulation in early-course schizophrenia

PHONE NUMBER: 1-866-438-8230
SHARE STUDY
Printer Printer   Email A FriendEmail A Friend   ShareShare   TweetTweet   Linked-InLinked-In

INTERESTED?

Visit https://pittplusme.org/study/2372 and click on "I'm Interested" or call 1-866-438-8230.


LEARN MORE

PittPlusMe.org
1-866-438-8230
PittPlusMe@pitt.edu
@PittPlusMe
@PittPlusMe

MEET THE RESEARCHER


Fabio Ferrarelli

Fabio Ferrarelli, MD, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh. A graduate of the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Rome, Dr. Ferrarelli’s research interests include neuronal circuits contributing to altered sleep architecture in schizophrenia. He is now extending those lines of research to high risk children and adults.