Brain zaps aim to lift apathy in schizophrenia
NCT ID NCT06642675
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a precise magnetic pulse to a specific brain area can improve negative symptoms like apathy and social withdrawal in people with schizophrenia. Forty participants will receive either real or sham stimulation daily for 10 days. Researchers will measure symptom changes right after treatment and again one month later.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Navigated transcranial magnetic stimulation (nTMS) using intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a new, non-drug way to reduce negative symptoms like lack of motivation and social withdrawal in schizophrenia.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 40 people. The sham group may also show improvement, and results may not apply to everyone with schizophrenia.
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Locations
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Mental Health Institute of Second Xiangya Hospital,CSU
RECRUITINGChangsha, Hunan, 410011, China
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