Zapping the brain to ease Schizophrenia's 'Negative' symptoms?
NCT ID NCT07658898
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called temporal interference stimulation can reduce negative symptoms (like lack of emotion or motivation) and cognitive problems in people with schizophrenia. 62 participants will receive either real or sham stimulation for 10 sessions over two weeks. The goal is to see if targeting a specific brain region can safely improve these hard-to-treat symptoms.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Temporal Interference Stimulation (a non-invasive brain stimulation device using two high-frequency electrical currents)
- 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 improve thinking in schizophrenia.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early, small trial with only 62 people. The treatment is short (2 weeks), so any benefits may be temporary or not work at all. Brain stimulation can sometimes cause discomfort or headaches.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Shanghai Pudong New Area Mental Health Center
Shanghai, China
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