Brain zaps take on hallucinations: small trial shows promise
NCT ID NCT05165654
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 30 times
Summary
This completed study tested whether a gentle electrical current applied to a specific brain area (the right superior temporal sulcus) could reduce hallucinations in people with psychosis. Twelve adults who were actively experiencing hallucinations received the stimulation. The goal was to see if this non-invasive approach could improve brain function and ease symptoms like hearing or seeing things that aren't there.
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Locations
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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
Transcranial electrical stimulation
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a non-invasive, drug-free way to ease hallucinations in people with psychosis.
What could go wrong
This was a very small, early-stage study with only 12 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the effect may be small or temporary.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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