Could a magnet boost the schizophrenic brain?

NCT ID NCT05389787

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Northwell Health Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study tests whether a non-invasive magnetic brain stimulation technique called TMS can improve brain connectivity and thinking skills in people with schizophrenia. Forty adults will receive either real or sham TMS daily for four weeks, and researchers will measure changes using brain scans and cognitive tests. The goal is to see if targeting the cerebellum can help with cognitive symptoms that current medications often miss.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a non-drug way to improve thinking and brain function in people with schizophrenia.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early pilot study with only 40 people. It may not show clear benefits, and any improvements might not last or apply to everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cerebellar disorder disease schizophrenia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CEREBELLAR FUNCTION CONDITION SCHIZOPHRENIA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Zucker Hillside Hospital
RECRUITING

New York, New York, 11004, United States

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