Eligibility Module
The Eligibility Module contains detailed information about who can participate in the clinical trial. This includes eligibility criteria, age restrictions, gender requirements, healthy volunteer status, and study population descriptions, helping researchers understand who is eligible to participate in the study.
Eligibility Module path is as follows:
Study -> Protocol Section -> Eligibility Module
Eligibility Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-26 @ 10:58 AM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-26 @ 10:58 AM
NCT ID:
NCT03852706
Eligibility Criteria:
Inclusion Criteria:
* Are ≥ 18 years old
* Have a clinical diagnosis of a schizophrenia-spectrum disorder
* Have been experiencing auditory verbal hallucinations for at least one year
* Score 2 or more on the frequency item of the auditory hallucinations subscale of the Psychotic Symptom Ratings Scale (PSYRATS-AH; Haddock et al., 1999) at time of initial assessment (representing voices occurring at least once a day)
* Are deemed refractory to antipsychotic treatment (defined as still hearing voices despite 4-6 weeks of treatment with two different antipsychotics)
* Have been on a stable dose of antipsychotic medication for the three months prior to study enrolment
* Are right-handed, as determined by the Edinburgh Handedness Inventory (Oldfield, 1971)
* Are able to provide written, informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Having a diagnosed substance abuse disorder
* Prior head injury with loss of consciousness for more than five minutes
* At immediate risk of harm to self or others.
Healthy Volunteers:
False
Sex:
ALL
Minimum Age:
18 Years
Study:
NCT03852706
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT03852706