Scientists use magnetic pulses to map hallucinations in the brain
NCT ID NCT05343598
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study uses a noninvasive technique called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to understand how hallucinations work in people with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. Researchers will stimulate a specific brain circuit and measure changes in brain connectivity and symptom severity. The goal is to learn more about the brain mechanisms behind hallucinations, not to test a new treatment.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could reveal how brain stimulation affects hallucinations, pointing toward new treatment targets for schizophrenia.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study focused on understanding brain circuits, not testing a treatment. It is small (68 people) and may not lead to direct symptom improvement.
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Locations
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McLean Hospital
RECRUITINGBelmont, Massachusetts, 02478, United States