Could a magnetic helmet boost brainpower in bipolar patients?

NCT ID NCT06782763

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) could improve cognitive function in 82 people with stable bipolar disorder. Participants received task-activated rTMS while doing cognitive training. The goal was to see if this approach could ease problems with memory, attention, and planning. The study is already completed, and results will show if this method is safe and effective.

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) device
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a non-drug treatment for cognitive problems in bipolar disorder, helping with memory and focus.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with no phase designation, so results are preliminary. The benefit may be modest or not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bipolar disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

BIPOLAR DISORDER

Contacts and locations

Locations

The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University

Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310000, China

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