Can targeted magnetic pulses calm uncontrollable movements?
NCT ID NCT07173920
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation method called rTMS can reduce the involuntary muscle spasms caused by long-term use of certain psychiatric medications. Researchers will use MRI scans to precisely target the stimulation in 62 adults with tardive dyskinesia. Half will receive real rTMS and half a sham treatment, and their movement symptoms will be measured after 14 days.
What this could mean
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Active substance
repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a non-invasive, drug-free option to reduce uncontrollable movements in people with tardive dyskinesia.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 62 people. The effects may be short-lived or not better than placebo, and individual results vary.
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Peking University Sixth Hosptial
RECRUITINGBeijing, China
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