Ultrasound zaps brain to fight schizophrenia fog
NCT ID NCT06904092
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether gentle ultrasound waves aimed at the brain can help with memory and thinking problems in people with schizophrenia. 140 adults with stable schizophrenia will receive either real or fake ultrasound sessions over 20 days. Researchers will check if memory and attention improve up to 8 weeks later.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- transcranial ultrasound stimulation (TUS) using a device called UNS-III
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a non-invasive way to improve memory and thinking in people with schizophrenia.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study with no phase, so results are uncertain. The treatment is experimental and may not improve cognitive function.
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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 Mental Health Center
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200030, China
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