Investigating how brain wave patterns affect perception in schizophrenia
Deviant Synchronization of Neural Functions in Schizophrenia
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · MINNEAPOLIS VA MEDICAL CENTER · NIH-10925897
This study is looking at how unusual brain waves might affect the way people with schizophrenia see things, like causing hallucinations, and it hopes to find out if changing these brain waves can help improve their visual experiences and lessen their symptoms.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | MINNEAPOLIS VA MEDICAL CENTER (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (MINNEAPOLIS, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10925897 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research explores how abnormal brain wave patterns, specifically alpha oscillations, may contribute to perceptual distortions such as hallucinations in individuals with schizophrenia. By using electroencephalography (EEG), the study aims to measure the speed of these brain waves in both patients and healthy individuals. The goal is to understand whether adjusting these oscillations can improve visual perception and reduce the impact of psychotic symptoms. This research could provide insights into the neural mechanisms underlying cognitive disturbances in schizophrenia.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia who experience perceptual distortions.
Not a fit: Patients without a diagnosis of schizophrenia or those who do not experience perceptual disturbances may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new therapeutic approaches that enhance visual perception and reduce hallucinations in patients with schizophrenia.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding brain wave patterns in relation to cognitive functions, suggesting that this approach may yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
MINNEAPOLIS, UNITED STATES
- MINNEAPOLIS VA MEDICAL CENTER — MINNEAPOLIS, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: SPONHEIM, SCOTT R — MINNEAPOLIS VA MEDICAL CENTER
- Study coordinator: SPONHEIM, SCOTT R
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
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