๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-08-19

DecNef for AVH in Schizophrenia (NCT07779226)

Decoded fMRI Neurofeedback for Auditory Verbal Hallucinations in Schizophrenia

๐ŸŸก Not Yet Recruiting Phase1 / Phase2 โš™๏ธ Medical Device Protocol Sponsor: New York State Psychiatric Institute

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

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.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Columbia University โ€” New York, New York

Age range: 18 Years to 55 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Columbia University โ€” New York, New York

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (646) 774-8496

Email: katelyn.mills@nyspi.columbia.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ 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 ยง 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.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—