Can music retrain the brain after psychosis? new study tests Computer-Assisted therapy
NCT ID NCT05880719
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study explores whether computer-assisted music remediation can improve memory, attention, and thinking in young people aged 18 to 30 who have had a first psychotic episode. Participants attend weekly group sessions using music software to practice memory and executive skills. The study measures changes in cognitive function and mood over 10 weeks.
What this could mean
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Active substance
computer-assisted music remediation
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a non-drug therapy to help young people recover memory and thinking skills after a first psychotic episode.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply broadly. It is early-stage research, and the therapy may not produce lasting cognitive improvements.
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CAEN University Hospital
RECRUITINGCaen, 14033, France