Could zapping the Brain's cerebellum boost cognition in mental illness?
NCT ID NCT03217110
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) applied to the cerebellum can improve cognitive deficits and mood in people with schizophrenia, autism, bipolar disorder, depression, or Parkinson's disease. Researchers will compare real stimulation to sham (fake) stimulation in 200 participants. The goal is to see if this approach can help with thinking skills and emotional symptoms.
What this could mean
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Active substance
repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a non-invasive brain stimulation treatment for cognitive problems in several mental health and neurological conditions.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study with no phase, so results are uncertain. The effect may be small or not last, and risks like seizures or discomfort are possible.
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University of Iowa
RECRUITINGIowa City, Iowa, 52245, United States
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