Plain-English translation of NCT06345963 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 study is testing a treatment called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) — a non-invasive procedure that uses magnetic pulses to stimulate specific areas of the brain — for people with schizophrenia. Researchers believe that by improving how brain regions communicate with each other, this treatment may help sharpen thinking, memory, and emotional control. The magnetic coil used in this study is already approved by the FDA for other uses, but this is one of the first times it's being studied specifically for schizophrenia.
In schizophrenia, the connections between different brain regions don't work as well as they should, which affects thinking, emotions, and behavior. This trial exists to see whether using magnetic stimulation to strengthen these brain connections might improve symptoms and cognitive abilities in people living with this condition.
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You would attend sessions where a magnetic coil is placed against your scalp to deliver stimulation to your brain — the procedure is painless and non-invasive. You may also undergo brain imaging scans (like an MRI) to help researchers understand how the treatment affects your brain. The study involves 120 participants, and you would need to avoid alcohol and marijuana for at least 24 hours before each session.
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United States
Sponsor
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Enrollment target
~120 participants
Started
May 2024
Primary completion
May 2029
Age range
18 Years – 60 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in May 2025.
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Central contact
Victoria M Acosta
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
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