Primary diagnosis of schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder
Clinically stable (discretion of psychiatrist)
Consistent history of AVHs over the course of illness
\>3 AVHs per week
Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) score of \>3
Primary medications limited to one of the atypical antipsychotics (medications stabilized for 4 weeks prior to enrollment)
In good physical health
No history of serious mental health issues
You may not be if
Experiencing an acute psychotic episode
Current drug/alcohol dependence
Significant medical illness \& mental retardation/learning disability
Extra-pyramidal symptoms resulting in disordered movement
Abnormal audiometric assessment (thresholds for pure tones \>25 dB)
History of significant neurological issues \& head injuries/concussions resulting in loss of consciousness for \>5 minutes
Personal history of psychiatric disorder
Family history of schizophrenia in first degree relatives \& history of mental health issues in first degree relatives that required extensive treatment or hospitalization
Current/history of substance abuse
Significant medical illness
Extra-pyramidal symptoms resulting in movement disorder
Abnormal audiometric assessment (thresholds for pure tones \>25 dB)
Significant neurological issues \& head injuries/concussions resulting in loss of consciousness for \>5 minutes
Clareo Health | Effects of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) on Persistent Auditory Verbal Hallucinations in Schizophrenia
