Schizophrenia Research Study
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC Western Psychiatric want to learn more about how a treatment impacts individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia, schizophreniform, or schizoaffective disorder. Join our compensated study today!
Fast Facts
Diagnosed with schizophrenia, schizophreniform, or schizoaffective disorder in the last 5 years
Ages 18-40
Compensation Provided
Conducted in Pittsburgh, PA
Study Background
The University of Pennsylvania and UPMC Western Psychiatric are conducting a research study aimed at improving working memory function in people with early-course schizophrenia.
The procedure being studied is called intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS), a non-invasive type of magnetic brain stimulation. Previous research has shown that people with schizophrenia have slower brainwaves and poorer working memory in one particular part of the brain. iTBS may temporarily increase brainwaves in this part of the brain and therefore improve memory.
If you were diagnosed with schizophrenia or a related disorder in the past 5 years, you may be eligible to participate in this study. We hope that this research will lead to better treatments in the future. Further research today and join our study.
Study Background
This research aims to investigate whether intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS), a non-invasive form of
magnetic brain stimulation, can improve working memory in people with schizophrenia.
The procedure being studied is called intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS), a non-invasive type of magnetic brain stimulation. Previous research has shown that people with schizophrenia have slower brainwaves and poorer working memory in one particular part of the brain. iTBS may temporarily increase brainwaves in this part of the brain and therefore improve memory.
If you were diagnosed with schizophrenia or a related disorder in the past 5 years, you may be eligible to participate in this study. We hope that this research will lead to better treatments in the future. Further research today and join our study.
Additional Information
This research aims to investigate whether intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS), a non-invasive form of magnetic brain stimulation, can improve working memory in people with schizophrenia.
You may qualify for this study if you meet the following criteria.
Key Criteria:
- Ages 18-40
- Diagnosed with schizophrenia, schizophreniform, or schizoaffective disorder in the last 5 years
- Able to undergo MRI scan (no metal in the body, no claustrophobia)
- No history of unconsciousness which led to a hospital or ER visit
- No history of epilepsy diagnosis and/or no history of seizures
- If female, not pregnant
- Do not use unprescribed substances other than cannabis or alcohol
This study involves:
- Clinical and diagnostic interviews
- MRI scans
- Neuropsychological testing
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
- EEG recordings
- Intermittent Theta-Burst Stimulation (iTBS)
Aa a participant, you can receive compensation up to $570, as well as reimbursement for traveling to the appointments and a meal pass to purchase food at the hospital cafeteria. is provided for participating.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.
