Rapid improvement of auditory verbal hallucinations in schizophrenia after add-on treatment with transcranial direct-current stimulation

J ECT. 2013 Sep;29(3):e43-4. doi: 10.1097/YCT.0b013e318290fa4d.

Abstract

Treatment of nonresponsive auditory hallucinations in schizophrenia have been reported to improve with transcranial direct-current stimulation. This case description illustrates the use of add-on transcranial direct-current stimulation for rapid amelioration of auditory hallucinations in schizophrenia during the acute phase. Because transcranial direct-current stimulation is safe, largely well tolerated, and relatively inexpensive, this add-on treatment option is worth exploring through further rigorous studies.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Electric Stimulation Therapy / methods*
  • Hallucinations / etiology
  • Hallucinations / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Schizophrenia / complications
  • Schizophrenia / therapy*
  • Schizophrenic Psychology
  • Treatment Outcome