Frequency- and Intensity-Dependent After-Effects of High-Definition Transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation on Resting-State Electroencephalography
29 de agosto de 2026 actualizado por: Haifeng Jiang, Shanghai Mental Health Center
Frequency- and Intensity-Dependent After-Effects of High-Definition Transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation on Resting-State Electroencephalography in Patients With Auditory Hallucinations and Healthy Controls
This study aims to investigate the after-effects of high-definition transcranial alternating current stimulation (HD-tACS) with varying parameters on resting-state brain activity in patients with schizophrenia experiencing auditory hallucinations.
Descripción general del estudio
Estado
Terminado
Condiciones
Tipo de estudio
Intervencionista
Inscripción (Actual)
36
Fase
- No aplica
Contactos y Ubicaciones
Esta sección proporciona los datos de contacto de quienes realizan el estudio e información sobre dónde se lleva a cabo este estudio.
Ubicaciones de estudio
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Fuyang, Porcelana
- Fuyang Mental Heath Center
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Criterios de participación
Los investigadores buscan personas que se ajusten a una determinada descripción, denominada criterio de elegibilidad. Algunos ejemplos de estos criterios son el estado de salud general de una persona o tratamientos previos.
Criterio de elegibilidad
Edades elegibles para estudiar
- Adulto
- Adulto Mayor
Acepta Voluntarios Saludables
Sí
Descripción
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age 18 to 65 years;
- Meet the diagnostic criteria for schizophrenia according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5);
- Adequate verbal communication skills;
- At least one auditory hallucination episode within the past week;
- Willing to participate in the study and able to complete all trial procedures.
Exclusion Criteria:
- History of neurological disorders, severe physical illness, traumatic brain injury, or craniotomy;
- History of epileptic seizures or other neuropsychiatric disorders;
- At risk for suicide, self-injury, or impulsive behavior.
Plan de estudios
Esta sección proporciona detalles del plan de estudio, incluido cómo está diseñado el estudio y qué mide el estudio.
¿Cómo está diseñado el estudio?
Detalles de diseño
- Propósito principal: Tratamiento
- Asignación: Aleatorizado
- Modelo Intervencionista: Asignación cruzada
- Enmascaramiento: Doble
Armas e Intervenciones
Grupo de participantes/brazo |
Intervención / Tratamiento |
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Experimental: 0.4mA-10Hz HD-tACS
For 0.4mA-10Hz HD-tACS prevention, we will stimulate the personalized left or right temporal lobe channel at 10 Hz and 0.4mA.
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The active intervention consists of high-definition transcranial alternating current stimulation (HD-tACS) delivered using a 4×1 ring configuration (one center electrode surrounded by four return electrodes) over the personalized left or right temporal lobe.
The return electrodes deliver one-quarter of the central electrode current with opposite polarity.
Stimulation is administered for 90 seconds per condition, with the frequency and current intensity set according to the experimental protocol.
A 10-second ramp-up and a 5-second ramp-down period are included in each stimulation condition.
The stimulus waveform is sinusoidal.
Stimulation is delivered using saline-soaked sponge electrodes.
Electrode impedance is maintained below 10 kΩ throughout the stimulation session.
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Experimental: 0.4mA-20Hz HD-tACS
For 0.4mA-20Hz HD-tACS prevention, we will stimulate the personalized left or right temporal lobe channel at 20 Hz and 0.4mA.
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The active intervention consists of high-definition transcranial alternating current stimulation (HD-tACS) delivered using a 4×1 ring configuration (one center electrode surrounded by four return electrodes) over the personalized left or right temporal lobe.
The return electrodes deliver one-quarter of the central electrode current with opposite polarity.
Stimulation is administered for 90 seconds per condition, with the frequency and current intensity set according to the experimental protocol.
A 10-second ramp-up and a 5-second ramp-down period are included in each stimulation condition.
The stimulus waveform is sinusoidal.
Stimulation is delivered using saline-soaked sponge electrodes.
Electrode impedance is maintained below 10 kΩ throughout the stimulation session.
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Experimental: 0.4mA-40Hz HD-tACS
For 0.4mA-40Hz HD-tACS prevention, we will stimulate the personalized left or right temporal lobe channel at 20 Hz and 0.4mA.
|
The active intervention consists of high-definition transcranial alternating current stimulation (HD-tACS) delivered using a 4×1 ring configuration (one center electrode surrounded by four return electrodes) over the personalized left or right temporal lobe.
The return electrodes deliver one-quarter of the central electrode current with opposite polarity.
Stimulation is administered for 90 seconds per condition, with the frequency and current intensity set according to the experimental protocol.
A 10-second ramp-up and a 5-second ramp-down period are included in each stimulation condition.
The stimulus waveform is sinusoidal.
Stimulation is delivered using saline-soaked sponge electrodes.
Electrode impedance is maintained below 10 kΩ throughout the stimulation session.
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Experimental: 0.4mA-140Hz HD-tACS
For 0.4mA-140Hz HD-tACS prevention, we will stimulate the personalized left or right temporal lobe channel at 10 Hz and 0.4mA.
|
The active intervention consists of high-definition transcranial alternating current stimulation (HD-tACS) delivered using a 4×1 ring configuration (one center electrode surrounded by four return electrodes) over the personalized left or right temporal lobe.
The return electrodes deliver one-quarter of the central electrode current with opposite polarity.
Stimulation is administered for 90 seconds per condition, with the frequency and current intensity set according to the experimental protocol.
A 10-second ramp-up and a 5-second ramp-down period are included in each stimulation condition.
The stimulus waveform is sinusoidal.
Stimulation is delivered using saline-soaked sponge electrodes.
Electrode impedance is maintained below 10 kΩ throughout the stimulation session.
|
|
Experimental: 1mA-10Hz HD-tACS
For 1mA-10Hz HD-tACS prevention, we will stimulate the personalized left or right temporal lobe channel at 10 Hz and 0.4mA.
|
The active intervention consists of high-definition transcranial alternating current stimulation (HD-tACS) delivered using a 4×1 ring configuration (one center electrode surrounded by four return electrodes) over the personalized left or right temporal lobe.
The return electrodes deliver one-quarter of the central electrode current with opposite polarity.
Stimulation is administered for 90 seconds per condition, with the frequency and current intensity set according to the experimental protocol.
A 10-second ramp-up and a 5-second ramp-down period are included in each stimulation condition.
The stimulus waveform is sinusoidal.
Stimulation is delivered using saline-soaked sponge electrodes.
Electrode impedance is maintained below 10 kΩ throughout the stimulation session.
|
|
Experimental: 1mA-20Hz HD-tACS
For 1mA-20Hz HD-tACS prevention, we will stimulate the personalized left or right temporal lobe channel at 10 Hz and 0.4mA.
|
The active intervention consists of high-definition transcranial alternating current stimulation (HD-tACS) delivered using a 4×1 ring configuration (one center electrode surrounded by four return electrodes) over the personalized left or right temporal lobe.
The return electrodes deliver one-quarter of the central electrode current with opposite polarity.
Stimulation is administered for 90 seconds per condition, with the frequency and current intensity set according to the experimental protocol.
A 10-second ramp-up and a 5-second ramp-down period are included in each stimulation condition.
The stimulus waveform is sinusoidal.
Stimulation is delivered using saline-soaked sponge electrodes.
Electrode impedance is maintained below 10 kΩ throughout the stimulation session.
|
|
Experimental: 1mA-40Hz HD-tACS
For 1mA-40Hz HD-tACS prevention, we will stimulate the personalized left or right temporal lobe channel at 10 Hz and 0.4mA.
|
The active intervention consists of high-definition transcranial alternating current stimulation (HD-tACS) delivered using a 4×1 ring configuration (one center electrode surrounded by four return electrodes) over the personalized left or right temporal lobe.
The return electrodes deliver one-quarter of the central electrode current with opposite polarity.
Stimulation is administered for 90 seconds per condition, with the frequency and current intensity set according to the experimental protocol.
A 10-second ramp-up and a 5-second ramp-down period are included in each stimulation condition.
The stimulus waveform is sinusoidal.
Stimulation is delivered using saline-soaked sponge electrodes.
Electrode impedance is maintained below 10 kΩ throughout the stimulation session.
|
|
Experimental: 1mA-140Hz HD-tACS
For 1mA-140Hz HD-tACS prevention, we will stimulate the personalized left or right temporal lobe channel at 10 Hz and 0.4mA.
|
The active intervention consists of high-definition transcranial alternating current stimulation (HD-tACS) delivered using a 4×1 ring configuration (one center electrode surrounded by four return electrodes) over the personalized left or right temporal lobe.
The return electrodes deliver one-quarter of the central electrode current with opposite polarity.
Stimulation is administered for 90 seconds per condition, with the frequency and current intensity set according to the experimental protocol.
A 10-second ramp-up and a 5-second ramp-down period are included in each stimulation condition.
The stimulus waveform is sinusoidal.
Stimulation is delivered using saline-soaked sponge electrodes.
Electrode impedance is maintained below 10 kΩ throughout the stimulation session.
|
|
Experimental: 2mA-10Hz HD-tACS
For 2mA-10Hz HD-tACS prevention, we will stimulate the personalized left or right temporal lobe channel at 10 Hz and 0.4mA.
|
The active intervention consists of high-definition transcranial alternating current stimulation (HD-tACS) delivered using a 4×1 ring configuration (one center electrode surrounded by four return electrodes) over the personalized left or right temporal lobe.
The return electrodes deliver one-quarter of the central electrode current with opposite polarity.
Stimulation is administered for 90 seconds per condition, with the frequency and current intensity set according to the experimental protocol.
A 10-second ramp-up and a 5-second ramp-down period are included in each stimulation condition.
The stimulus waveform is sinusoidal.
Stimulation is delivered using saline-soaked sponge electrodes.
Electrode impedance is maintained below 10 kΩ throughout the stimulation session.
|
|
Experimental: 2mA-20Hz HD-tACS
For 2mA-20Hz HD-tACS prevention, we will stimulate the personalized left or right temporal lobe channel at 10 Hz and 0.4mA.
|
The active intervention consists of high-definition transcranial alternating current stimulation (HD-tACS) delivered using a 4×1 ring configuration (one center electrode surrounded by four return electrodes) over the personalized left or right temporal lobe.
The return electrodes deliver one-quarter of the central electrode current with opposite polarity.
Stimulation is administered for 90 seconds per condition, with the frequency and current intensity set according to the experimental protocol.
A 10-second ramp-up and a 5-second ramp-down period are included in each stimulation condition.
The stimulus waveform is sinusoidal.
Stimulation is delivered using saline-soaked sponge electrodes.
Electrode impedance is maintained below 10 kΩ throughout the stimulation session.
|
|
Experimental: 2mA-40Hz HD-tACS
For 2mA-40Hz HD-tACS prevention, we will stimulate the personalized left or right temporal lobe channel at 10 Hz and 0.4mA.
|
The active intervention consists of high-definition transcranial alternating current stimulation (HD-tACS) delivered using a 4×1 ring configuration (one center electrode surrounded by four return electrodes) over the personalized left or right temporal lobe.
The return electrodes deliver one-quarter of the central electrode current with opposite polarity.
Stimulation is administered for 90 seconds per condition, with the frequency and current intensity set according to the experimental protocol.
A 10-second ramp-up and a 5-second ramp-down period are included in each stimulation condition.
The stimulus waveform is sinusoidal.
Stimulation is delivered using saline-soaked sponge electrodes.
Electrode impedance is maintained below 10 kΩ throughout the stimulation session.
|
|
Experimental: 2mA-140Hz HD-tACS
For 2mA-140Hz HD-tACS prevention, we will stimulate the personalized left or right temporal lobe channel at 10 Hz and 0.4mA.
|
The active intervention consists of high-definition transcranial alternating current stimulation (HD-tACS) delivered using a 4×1 ring configuration (one center electrode surrounded by four return electrodes) over the personalized left or right temporal lobe.
The return electrodes deliver one-quarter of the central electrode current with opposite polarity.
Stimulation is administered for 90 seconds per condition, with the frequency and current intensity set according to the experimental protocol.
A 10-second ramp-up and a 5-second ramp-down period are included in each stimulation condition.
The stimulus waveform is sinusoidal.
Stimulation is delivered using saline-soaked sponge electrodes.
Electrode impedance is maintained below 10 kΩ throughout the stimulation session.
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Experimental: sham HD-tACS
For sham HD-tACS, we will stimulate the personalized left or right temporal lobe channel using sham HD-tACS pattern.
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The sham intervention consists of high-definition transcranial alternating current stimulation (HD-tACS) delivered using a 4×1 ring configuration (one center electrode surrounded by four return electrodes) over the personalized left or right temporal lobe.
The return electrodes deliver one-quarter of the central electrode current with opposite polarity.
To mimic the sensory experience of active stimulation, the sham condition includes a 10-second ramp-up and a 5-second ramp-down period at 0.4 mA and 140 Hz, with no current delivered during the intervening 90-second period.
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¿Qué mide el estudio?
Medidas de resultado primarias
Medida de resultado |
Medida Descripción |
Periodo de tiempo |
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Beta2-band EEG power at the stimulation site
Periodo de tiempo: 180-second recording after each 90-second stimulation
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Changes in EEG power(dB) in beta2 band within different frequency band measured at the temporal lobe during the 180-second resting-state EEG recording immediately following each stimulation condition.
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180-second recording after each 90-second stimulation
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Medidas de resultado secundarias
Medida de resultado |
Medida Descripción |
Periodo de tiempo |
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Alpha-band EEG power at the stimulation site
Periodo de tiempo: 180-second recording after each 90-second stimulation
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Changes in EEG power(dB) in alpha band within different frequency band measured at the temporal lobe during the 180-second resting-state EEG recording immediately following each stimulation condition.
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180-second recording after each 90-second stimulation
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Delta-band EEG power at the stimulation site
Periodo de tiempo: 180-second recording after each 90-second stimulation
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Changes in EEG power(dB) in delta band within different frequency band measured at the temporal lobe during the 180-second resting-state EEG recording immediately following each stimulation condition.
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180-second recording after each 90-second stimulation
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Theta-band EEG power at the stimulation site
Periodo de tiempo: 180-second recording after each 90-second stimulation
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Changes in EEG power(dB) in theta band within different frequency band measured at the temporal lobe during the 180-second resting-state EEG recording immediately following each stimulation condition.
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180-second recording after each 90-second stimulation
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Gamma-band EEG power at the stimulation site
Periodo de tiempo: 180-second recording after each 90-second stimulation
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Changes in EEG power(dB) in gamma band within different frequency band measured at the temporal lobe during the 180-second resting-state EEG recording immediately following each stimulation condition.
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180-second recording after each 90-second stimulation
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Beta2-band functional connectivity measured by EEG wPLI
Periodo de tiempo: 180-second recording after each 90-second stimulation
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Beta2-band functional connectivity between predefined EEG electrodes, quantified using the weighted Phase Lag Index (wPLI), during the 180-second resting-state EEG recording immediately following each stimulation condition.
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180-second recording after each 90-second stimulation
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Alpha-band functional connectivity measured by EEG wPLI
Periodo de tiempo: 180-second recording after each 90-second stimulation
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Alpha-band functional connectivity between predefined EEG electrodes, quantified using the weighted Phase Lag Index (wPLI), during the 180-second resting-state EEG recording immediately following each stimulation condition.
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180-second recording after each 90-second stimulation
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Delta-band functional connectivity measured by EEG wPLI
Periodo de tiempo: 180-second recording after each 90-second stimulation
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Delta-band functional connectivity between predefined EEG electrodes, quantified using the weighted Phase Lag Index (wPLI), during the 180-second resting-state EEG recording immediately following each stimulation condition.
|
180-second recording after each 90-second stimulation
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Theta-band functional connectivity measured by EEG wPLI
Periodo de tiempo: 180-second recording after each 90-second stimulation
|
Theta-band functional connectivity between predefined EEG electrodes, quantified using the weighted Phase Lag Index (wPLI), during the 180-second resting-state EEG recording immediately following each stimulation condition.
|
180-second recording after each 90-second stimulation
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Gamma-band functional connectivity measured by EEG wPLI
Periodo de tiempo: 180-second recording after each 90-second stimulation
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Gamma-band functional connectivity between predefined EEG electrodes, quantified using the weighted Phase Lag Index (wPLI), during the 180-second resting-state EEG recording immediately following each stimulation condition.
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180-second recording after each 90-second stimulation
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Fechas importantes del estudio
Inicio del estudio (Actual)
5 de diciembre de 2025
Finalización primaria (Actual)
11 de febrero de 2026
Finalización del estudio (Actual)
15 de febrero de 2026
Fechas de registro del estudio
Enviado por primera vez
1 de julio de 2026
Primero enviado que cumplió con los criterios de control de calidad
29 de agosto de 2026
Publicado por primera vez (Actual)
1 de septiembre de 2026
Actualizaciones de registros de estudio
Última actualización publicada (Actual)
1 de septiembre de 2026
Última actualización enviada que cumplió con los criterios de control de calidad
29 de agosto de 2026
Última verificación
1 de agosto de 2026
Más información
Términos relacionados con este estudio
Otros números de identificación del estudio
- HFJiang-006
Plan de datos de participantes individuales (IPD)
¿Planea compartir datos de participantes individuales (IPD)?
NO
Descripción del plan IPD
Individual participant data will not be made publicly available because of privacy and confidentiality considerations related to the collection of electrophysiological data from human participants.
Información sobre medicamentos y dispositivos, documentos del estudio
Estudia un producto farmacéutico regulado por la FDA de EE. UU.
No
Estudia un producto de dispositivo regulado por la FDA de EE. UU.
No
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