Brain pacemaker trial aims to quiet voices in severe schizophrenia

NCT ID NCT07592611

First seen May 22, 2026 · Last updated May 22, 2026

Summary

This pilot study tests if deep brain stimulation (DBS) can help people with schizophrenia whose symptoms don't improve with medication. The device targets a brain area linked to hallucinations and delusions. Fifteen adults with treatment-resistant schizophrenia will receive DBS and be monitored for symptom changes and side effects. The goal is to control persistent symptoms, not cure the disorder.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • The Johns Hopkins Hospital

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States

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