Plain-English translation of NCT06961916 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 trial is testing a combination of two treatments for schizophrenia: repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), which uses magnetic pulses to stimulate your brain, paired with cognitive training exercises that help improve thinking and memory. The researchers believe that this combination may strengthen connections between brain regions and improve brain health, particularly in areas responsible for thought and emotion.
People with schizophrenia often experience disrupted communication between different brain regions, which affects thinking, memory, and emotional responses. This trial is exploring whether the new treatment approach can restore healthier brain connections and reduce symptoms in ways that current treatments may not fully address.
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You would visit the research center up to 10 times over about 2 weeks. During each visit, you would receive three sessions of brain stimulation (rTMS), with cognitive training exercises and rest periods in between—each visit lasting a few hours. The researchers would also conduct brain imaging and cognitive assessments before and after treatment to measure whether the combination helps improve your symptoms and thinking abilities.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jul 14, 2026 · Not medical advice
United States
Sponsor
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Enrollment target
~120 participants
Started
June 2025
Primary completion
May 2029
Age range
18 Years – 60 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in July 2026.
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Central contact
Bhim M Adhikari
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
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