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Brain zaps aim to lift apathy in schizophrenia

NCT ID NCT06642675

Symptom relief Sponsor: Central South University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a precise magnetic pulse to a specific brain area can improve negative symptoms like apathy and social withdrawal in people with schizophrenia. Forty participants will receive either real or sham stimulation daily for 10 days. Researchers will measure symptom changes right after treatment and again one month later.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Navigated transcranial magnetic stimulation (nTMS) using intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS)
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 social withdrawal in schizophrenia.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 40 people. The sham group may also show improvement, and results may not apply to everyone with schizophrenia.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 40 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Nov 2024

Expected to finish

Mar 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

Up to 60 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * 1.Clinical diagnosis of schizophrenia according to ICD-11. * 2.Confirmation of the diagnosis of schizophrenia using the SCID-5-RV (DSM-5 Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-5 Disorders - Research Version). * 3.Score more than 4 points on either item of negative symptoms (N1-N7). * 4.Aged less than 60 years. Exclusion Criteria: * 1.Clinical diagnosis or SCID-5-RV assessment confirming neurodevelopmental disorders, bipolar and related disorders, substance use disorders (excluding alcohol and tobacco). * 2.Presence of severe or acute physical illnesses, including traumatic brain injury, intracranial space-occupying or infectious diseases, acute cardiovascular diseases, acute respiratory system diseases, acute hematological disorders, etc. * 3.Presence of clearly defined genetic diseases, including tuberous sclerosis, multiple sclerosis, Kleefstra syndrome, 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, Prader-Willi syndrome, Klinefelter syndrome (47,XXY), etc. * 4.Contraindication for MRI examination or rTMS, such as metal implantation in the body, epilepsy, cochlear implants, etc. * 5.Severe risk of self-injury or suicide * 6.Other conditions where the researchers find unsuitable for the treatment

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Conditions

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schizophrenia

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Schizophrenia

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mental Health Institute of Second Xiangya Hospital,CSU

    RECRUITING

    Changsha, Hunan, 410011, China

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