Could a phone app sharpen the minds of people with schizophrenia?

NCT ID NCT07674914

First seen Jun 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a smartphone-based digital training program designed to improve working memory in people with schizophrenia or related disorders. Participants use the app to practice cognitive exercises, and researchers measure changes in memory and mental health. The goal is to see if this easy-to-use tool can help with everyday thinking challenges.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

digital cognitive training program (smartphone app)

What this could lead to

If effective, this app could offer a convenient, low-cost way to sharpen thinking skills and improve daily life for people with schizophrenia.

What could go wrong

This is an early-stage study with only 45 participants, so results may not apply widely. The app may not produce lasting or meaningful improvements.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Psychotic Disorders schizoaffective disorder schizophrenia

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

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • University of Alabama at Birmingham

    Birmingham, Alabama, 35233, United States

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