Clinical trials: Auditory Hallucinations, open to volunteers
Schizophrenia, Auditory Hallucination
Real-time fMRI Neurofeedback in Patients With Schizophrenia and Auditory Hallucinations
Neurofeedback intervention aimed to regulate the superior temporal gyrus (STG) activation and default mode network (DMN) connectivity as well as to reduce the auditory hallucinations (AH) schizophrenia patients with medication…
- Conditions
- Schizophrenia, Auditory Hallucination, Treatment-resistant Schizophrenia
- Trial name
- NCT05299749
- Testing
- stg-rt-fMRI-Neurofeeback
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 104 people
- Sponsor
- Boston VA Research Institute, Inc.
Schizophrenia, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
Evaluation of the Efficacy of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation on Resistant Auditory Hallucinations in Schizophrenia
This open naturalistic study aims to evaluate the efficacy of rTMS in routine practice on auditory resistant hallucinations (AHR) of patients with schizophrenia.
- Conditions
- Schizophrenia, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, Hallucinations, Verbal Auditory
- Trial name
- HRRENAT (NCT06599372)
- Testing
- The rTMS method, The cTBS method
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Dominique JANUEL
Auditory Hallucination, Psychotic Disorders
Avatar-mediated Therapy Versus Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Persisting Experiences of Hearing Voices
The aim of this study is to compare the effects of a new psychological therapy, Avatar Therapy, to the current standard therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), in improving outcomes in people living with psychotic disorders…
- Conditions
- Auditory Hallucination, Psychotic Disorders, Schizophrenia and Related Disorders
- Trial name
- AMETHYST (NCT05982158)
- Testing
- Avatar therapy, Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 212 people
- Sponsor
- Swinburne University of Technology
Schizophrenia, Auditory Hallucinations
LIFU Effects & Outcomes: Mechanisms Evaluating Striatal Systems Imaging (LEO MESSI)
Individuals with schizophrenia often experience persistent auditory hallucinations despite treatment with antipsychotic medications.
- Trial name
- MESSI-LEO (NCT07710989)
- Testing
- LIFU
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Schizophrenia and Related Disorders
Alternative Stimulation Mode and Location for Auditory Hallucination Neuromodulation Treatment
The purpose of the study is to test the hypothesis that functionally navigated repetitive TMS stimulations to the prefrontal cortex (PFC) modulate aberrant cortical electrical activities at PFC circuitry.
- Trial name
- NCT02916810
- Testing
- Active rTMS stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Auditory Verbal Hallucinations, Schizophrenia
Theta-Burst Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Treatment-Resistant Auditory Hallucinations
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether theta-burst transcranial magnetic stimulation (TBS), a non-invasive brain stimulation technique, can help reduce persistent auditory verbal hallucinations (hearing voices) in…
- Conditions
- Auditory Verbal Hallucinations, Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Psychotic Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT07902518
- Testing
- Theta-Burst Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TBS)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Ciusss de L'Est de l'Île de Montréal
Hallucinations, Auditory
Impact of EDEN College Courses on the Quality of Life of Voice-Hearers
The goal of this Mixed study, combining a randomized controlled trial and an Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA-qualitative study) is to evaluate the effects of the EDEN College courses on quality of life, compared…
- Trial name
- EDEN-RCT (NCT07694193)
- Testing
- EDEN College, TAU
- Where
- 8 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 240 people
- Sponsor
- Hôpital le Vinatier
Hallucinations, Verbal Auditory
Virtual Reality Therapy for Voice Hearing (VR-VOICES): a Randomized Controlled Trial
Rationale: Auditory verbal hallucinations (AVH) - hearing voices that others cannot hear - are common in mental illnesses. For many people AVH are distressing, disabling and persistent, despite medication.
- Trial name
- VR-VOICES (NCT06013748)
- Testing
- VR-VOICES, Treatment as usual
- Where
- 3 sites in Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 112 people
- Sponsor
- University Medical Center Groningen
Psychotic Disorders, Hallucinations, Auditory
Testing a Peer-Support Group for Veterans Who Hear Voices
Veterans with schizophrenia spectrum disorders who experience psychosis struggle with social integration- e.g., participation in work, housing, and citizenship-due to symptoms, stigma, and psychosocial functioning deficits.
- Conditions
- Psychotic Disorders, Hallucinations, Auditory, Social Isolation
- Trial name
- VVV RCT (NCT07555275)
- Testing
- Veteran Voices and Visions (VVV), Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Nurses, Schizophenia Disorder
The Effectiveness of Combining AR/VR Technology in Virtual Clinical Auditory Hallucinations on the Comprehensive Auditory Hallucination Nursing Competency of Psychiatric Nurses
This study aims to develop and evaluate a Virtual Reality (VR) Auditory Hallucination Program to enhance psychiatric nurses' comprehensive care competence in managing auditory hallucinations among patients with schizophrenia.
- Conditions
- Nurses, Schizophenia Disorder, Hallucinations, Auditory
- Trial name
- NCT06938997
- Testing
- Virtual clinical auditory hallucination solution combining AR/VR technology, Auditory Hallucination Care Video
- Where
- 4 sites in Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Hallucinations, Auditory, Psychosis
Toward a Computationally-Informed, Personalized Treatment for Hallucinations
Auditory hallucinations are among the most distressing aspects of psychotic illness, and between 10 and 30% of people with hallucinations do not respond to antipsychotic medications.
- Trial name
- NCT04366518
- Testing
- Rivastigmine Transdermal System, Scopolamine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Auditory Hallucinations, Schizophrenia Spectrum
Cost-utility Study of Cognitive-behavioral Management of Auditory Hallucinations in Schizophrenic Disorder
The aim of the study is to assess the effectiveness and costs of a cognitive-behavioral treatment (CBT) for auditory hallucinations (psychotherapy) as an adjunct to usual care, comparing it to the effectiveness and costs of usual…
- Trial name
- VOICES (NCT07134816)
- Testing
- Cognitive and behavioral therapy for auditory hallucinations, Usual treatment
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 240 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Montpellier
Schizophrenia; Psychosis
Efficacy of Maintenance Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) in Auditory Verbal Hallucinations
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can alleviate persistent auditory verbal hallucinations (AVH) in schizophrenic patients, but the classical procedure with low-frequency stimulation for several weeks upon the…
- Trial name
- MAINSTIM (NCT05550155)
- Testing
- Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) Treatment
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Caen
Mental Disorder, Schizophrenia Diagnosis
Validation of a VOICE MAnagement Program in Schizophrenia VVoice MAPS
Approximately 25-50% of patients with schizophrenia experience treatment-resistant Auditory Verbal Hallucinations (AVHs), which contribute to the development of associated psychopathological disorders (e.g., anxiety, depression…
- Trial name
- PROGEVs (NCT07266376)
- Testing
- Integrative group therapy
- Where
- Guadeloupe
- Volunteers
- 116 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de la Guadeloupe
Hallucinations, Auditory
The ECHO Study: Compassion-focused Therapy for Young Voice Hearers and Their Caregivers
In this project, a 10-session treatment program was developed aimed at young people who experience voice hearing. The treatment has potential to easily be implemented in everyday clinical practice in Child and Adolescent…
- Trial name
- ECHO (NCT07314515)
- Testing
- ECHO Manualized CFT treatment for young voice heares
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- University of Southern Denmark
Schizophrenia, Auditory Verbal Hallucinations
Neuronavigated rTMS for Treatment-Resistant Auditory Hallucinations
Auditory verbal hallucinations (AVH), such as hearing voices in the absence of an external sound source, are a common and distressing symptom of schizophrenia.
- Trial name
- fuNEEG (NCT07856368)
- Testing
- Neuronavigated repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS)
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Psychiatric University Hospital, Zurich
Schizophrenia, Hallucinations, Auditory
fMRI-based Neurofeedback to Relieve Drug-resistant Auditory Hallucinations
The INTRUDE trial aims at assessing the efficacy of an fMRI-based neurofeedback procedure on drug-resistant auditory hallucinations.
- Conditions
- Schizophrenia, Hallucinations, Auditory, Hallucinations, Visual
- Trial name
- INTRUDE (NCT04798131)
- Testing
- Active neurofeedback procedure
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Lille
Schizophrenia Disorder, Schizoaffecitve Disorder
DecNef for Auditory Verbal Hallucinations (AVH) in Schizophrenia
The purpose of this study is to learn whether a research neurofeedback training approach done during MRI scans may help reduce hallucinations such as the experience of hearing voices persistent despite treatment.
- Trial name
- DecNef (NCT07779226)
- Testing
- Decoded Neurofeedback
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Schizophrenia / Schizoaffective Disorder, Schizophrenia and Disorders With Psychotic Feature
Building a Computational Model of Auditory Hallucinations
Some people hear voices or sounds that other people cannot hear; these are called auditory hallucinations. The study aims to understand what is happening in the brain when this occurs and will use brain scans to learn more.
- Conditions
- Schizophrenia / Schizoaffective Disorder, Schizophrenia and Disorders With Psychotic Feature, Psychosis, SCHIZOPHRENIA 1 (Disorder)
- Trial name
- CLARITY WP1 (NCT07820553)
- Volunteers
- 146 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- King's College London
Treatment Resistant Schizophrenia
Reduction of Auditory-Verbal Hallucinations in Schizophrenia Through Cortical Neuromodulation
Approximately 1% of the general population will be affected by schizophrenia over the course of their lives, with life expectancy being reduced by 20 years on average and quality of life being severely diminished in affected…
- Trial name
- HALLUSTIM (NCT06361160)
- Testing
- Active Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier St Anne