Can magnetic pulses rewire the schizophrenic brain?
NCT ID NCT07772349
First seen Aug 19, 2026 · Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether combining repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) with cognitive training games can strengthen brain connections in people with schizophrenia. Participants will receive either active or sham rTMS sessions along with computer-based cognitive exercises over about two weeks. The researchers will use MRI and EEG to measure changes in brain structure and activity, aiming to see if this approach can improve brain health and function.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) with an H4 coil, combined with cognitive training games
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward a non-invasive treatment that improves brain connectivity and cognitive function in people with schizophrenia.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage trial, and the effects on brain scans may not translate into real-world improvements. rTMS can cause mild discomfort or, rarely, seizures.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Houston, Texas, 77054, United States
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