Plain-English translation of NCT06231732 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Read our Schizophrenia research guide →This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This is a small pilot study testing a newer type of brain stimulation called Hi-tACS (high-frequency transcranial alternating current stimulation) to see if it can help improve thinking skills, memory, and attention in people with schizophrenia. The study uses gentle electrical currents delivered through electrodes placed on the scalp — it's noninvasive and doesn't require surgery. Half of participants will receive the actual treatment, and half will receive a placebo (sham) treatment, so researchers can fairly compare how well it works.
Most medications used to treat schizophrenia are good at managing psychotic symptoms, but they often don't help much with thinking and memory problems. This study explores whether this new brain stimulation approach might fill that gap and offer patients another option to improve their cognitive function.
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If you join, you'll receive brain stimulation sessions twice per day for 40 minutes each, with at least a 3-hour break between sessions. This schedule continues for 30 days total. During each session, electrodes are placed on your scalp and deliver gentle electrical stimulation — it's not painful and you can go home afterward. You'll likely visit the clinic regularly so researchers can monitor how you're doing and test your thinking skills before, during, and after the treatment period.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 2, 2026 · Not medical advice
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