Can a smartphone app sharpen memory in schizophrenia? new trial aims to find out.
NCT ID NCT07659938
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a mobile app that trains specific brain waves can improve working memory in adults with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. Thirty participants will use the app at home twice a week for 12 weeks. Half get real neurofeedback, half get a placebo version. The goal is to see if the app is feasible and helps memory.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
frontal gamma coherence neurofeedback (a brain-training app using EEG signals)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a convenient, at-home way to boost working memory for people with schizophrenia.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-stage trial with only 30 participants. The placebo group also gets a fake version, so the real benefit may be small or none. The app requires consistent use and may not work for everyone.
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University of California San Diego
La Jolla, California, 92093, United States
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