Can yoga plus a gentle brain zap sharpen the mind in psychosis?
NCT ID NCT07747181
First seen Aug 05, 2026 · Last updated Aug 06, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether combining yoga with a mild electrical brain stimulation technique, called tDCS, can improve thinking and memory in people with psychosis. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either active tDCS during yoga or a sham (inactive) version, and researchers will measure changes in cognitive function, symptoms, and quality of life. The goal is to see if this drug-free combination can help with everyday mental tasks and overall well-being.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Yoga combined with transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), a non-invasive brain stimulation technique
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this combined approach could offer a drug-free way to boost cognitive function and quality of life in people with psychosis.
- What could go wrong
- The trial is relatively small and early-stage, and results may not apply to everyone. tDCS is generally safe but can cause mild discomfort, and the benefits may not last.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
RECRUITINGHung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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