Cognitive Enhancers in Schizophrenia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Alpha-7 Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor Agonists for Cognitive Deficits and Negative Symptoms

Cognitive Enhancers in Schizophrenia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Alpha-7 Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor Agonists for Cognitive Deficits and Negative Symptoms

Background: Schizophrenia is a severe and enduring disease and is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. Cognitive impairment is a core clinical symptom that plays a crucial role in functional outcomes and prognosis, thus making it a relevant treatment target. The aim of this study was t...

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Main Authors: María Recio-Barbero, Rafael Segarra, Arantzazu Zabala, Eduardo González-Fraile, Ana González-Pinto, Javier Ballesteros
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Psychiatry
Subjects:
nicotinic agonists
alpha-7 agonists
cognitive dysfunction
negative symptoms
schizophrenia
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2021.631589/full

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