Could a brain zap and a workout sharpen the schizophrenic mind?

NCT ID NCT07745140

Not yet recruiting Disease control Sponsor: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 04, 2026 · Last updated Aug 05, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study tests whether combining a gentle brain stimulation technique called tDCS with aerobic exercise can improve cognitive functions like memory and attention in people with schizophrenia. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the combined treatment or a control condition over six weeks. The study aims to see if this integrative approach is feasible and whether it can enhance thinking skills and reduce symptoms.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) combined with aerobic exercise
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a non-drug way to boost memory and attention in people with schizophrenia, improving daily functioning.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study, so results may not be conclusive. The effects of tDCS and exercise can vary, and the combination may not produce lasting cognitive benefits.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

schizophrenia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

COGNITIVE FUNCTIONS SCHIZOPHRENIA

Contacts and locations

Locations

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong

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