Brain training with a fake instrument may boost thinking speed in schizophrenia

NCT ID NCT06641297

First seen Feb 22, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 16 times

Summary

This study looks at whether practicing a mock musical instrument can improve the brain's white matter—the wiring that helps different regions communicate quickly—in people with schizophrenia. Researchers will enroll 36 participants aged 15–45 with schizophrenia or related disorders. They will use brain scans to measure changes in white matter structure and chemical levels after training.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Maryland Psychiatric Research Center

    RECRUITING

    Catonsville, Maryland, 21228, United States

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  • University of Maryland Baltimore - Maryland Psychiatric Research Center

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Catonsville, Maryland, 21228, United States

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