White Matter Plasticity in Schizophrenia (NCT06641297)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
Schizophrenia spectrum disorders are associated with impairment in the microstructure of white matter, the key brain tissue responsible for fast communication between different brain regions necessary for any complex task. This white matter impairment is linked to problems with cognition in schizophrenia, especially slower processing speed. This project aims to study the potential for correcting white matter deficits in schizophrenia by examining mechanisms underlying white matter structure changes in response to training on playing a mock musical instrument.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Maryland Psychiatric Research Center — Catonsville, Maryland
Age range: 15 Years to 45 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Music video game (BEHAVIORAL)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)
- Maryland Psychiatric Research Center — Catonsville, Maryland
- University of Maryland Baltimore - Maryland Psychiatric Research Center — Catonsville, Maryland
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (410) 402-6827
Email: jchiappe@som.umaryland.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.