Frequency- and Intensity-Dependent After-Effects of High-Definition Transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation on Resting-State Electroencephalography
29 août 2026 mis à jour par: 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.
Aperçu de l'étude
Statut
Complété
Les conditions
Type d'étude
Interventionnel
Inscription (Réel)
36
Phase
- N'est pas applicable
Contacts et emplacements
Cette section fournit les coordonnées de ceux qui mènent l'étude et des informations sur le lieu où cette étude est menée.
Lieux d'étude
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Fuyang, Chine
- Fuyang Mental Heath Center
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Critères de participation
Les chercheurs recherchent des personnes qui correspondent à une certaine description, appelée critères d'éligibilité. Certains exemples de ces critères sont l'état de santé général d'une personne ou des traitements antérieurs.
Critère d'éligibilité
Âges éligibles pour étudier
- Adulte
- Adulte plus âgé
Accepte les volontaires sains
Oui
La description
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 d'étude
Cette section fournit des détails sur le plan d'étude, y compris la façon dont l'étude est conçue et ce que l'étude mesure.
Comment l'étude est-elle conçue ?
Détails de conception
- Objectif principal: Traitement
- Répartition: Randomisé
- Modèle interventionnel: Affectation croisée
- Masquage: Double
Armes et Interventions
Groupe de participants / Bras |
Intervention / Traitement |
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Expérimental: 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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Expérimental: 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.
|
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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Expérimental: 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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Expérimental: 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.
|
|
Expérimental: 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.
|
|
Expérimental: 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.
|
|
Expérimental: 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.
|
|
Expérimental: 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.
|
|
Expérimental: 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.
|
|
Expérimental: 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.
|
|
Expérimental: 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.
|
|
Expérimental: 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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Expérimental: 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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Que mesure l'étude ?
Principaux critères de jugement
Mesure des résultats |
Description de la mesure |
Délai |
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Beta2-band EEG power at the stimulation site
Délai: 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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Mesures de résultats secondaires
Mesure des résultats |
Description de la mesure |
Délai |
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Alpha-band EEG power at the stimulation site
Délai: 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
Délai: 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
Délai: 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
Délai: 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
Délai: 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
Délai: 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
Délai: 180-second recording after each 90-second stimulation
|
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
Délai: 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
Délai: 180-second recording after each 90-second stimulation
|
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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Dates principales de l'étude
Début de l'étude (Réel)
5 décembre 2025
Achèvement primaire (Réel)
11 février 2026
Achèvement de l'étude (Réel)
15 février 2026
Dates d'inscription aux études
Première soumission
1 juillet 2026
Première soumission répondant aux critères de contrôle qualité
29 août 2026
Première publication (Réel)
1 septembre 2026
Mises à jour des dossiers d'étude
Dernière mise à jour publiée (Réel)
1 septembre 2026
Dernière mise à jour soumise répondant aux critères de contrôle qualité
29 août 2026
Dernière vérification
1 août 2026
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