Could zapping the brain boost thinking in schizophrenia?
NCT ID NCT07155096
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a type of brain stimulation called cTBS can improve thinking and memory in people with schizophrenia. Forty participants will receive targeted stimulation to a brain network linked to daydreaming and self-focus. The goal is to see if this changes brain activity and boosts cognitive performance.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a new, non-drug treatment for cognitive problems in schizophrenia and possibly other conditions like autism.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 40 people. It is testing a theory, not a proven treatment, and may not lead to lasting benefits.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital
Nashville, Tennessee, 37212, United States