We hypothesize that: True treatment with rTMS will have significant decrease in auditory hallucinations versus sham treatment over the temporoparietal cortex.
FMRI will highlight areas of activation with auditory hallucinations distinct from the area identified by Hoffman's scalp based method.
Cortical inhibition as measured by paired pulse TMS will be increased after true TMS but not sham TMS.
Age
18–65
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
Schizophrenia
Auditory hallucinations occuring more than 5 times per day
Adequate (6 weeks) trial of antipsychotic medication
Including at least 1 atypical antipsychotic medication
Medication stable for 4 weeks prior to commencement of the study
Competent to consent
You may not be if
history of seizure disorder in patient or first degree relative
recent head injury
Acute suicidality
Alcohol or substance abuse
Implanted pacemaker or metal in head or neck
Pregnancy
Clareo Health | Magnetic Stimulation as a Treatment for Auditory Hallucinations in Schizophrenia
