Investigating brain circuits and treatment for schizophrenia using TMS
Cognitive and Neural Correlates of TMS Motor Intracortical Inhibition in Schizophrenia
This study is looking at how certain brain areas work in people with schizophrenia and whether a treatment called TMS can help improve thinking skills, so if you have schizophrenia and want to see if this could help you, this research might be for you!
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Maryland Baltimore NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11081709 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding the brain circuits involved in schizophrenia by using advanced neuroimaging techniques and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). The goal is to explore how TMS can help improve brain function related to cognitive symptoms in individuals with schizophrenia. Participants may undergo TMS sessions while their brain activity is monitored to assess changes in cortical excitability. This study aims to identify potential biomarkers that could guide future treatments for schizophrenia.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia who experience cognitive impairments.
Not a fit: Patients without a diagnosis of schizophrenia or those who do not experience cognitive symptoms may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new therapeutic approaches that improve cognitive function in patients with schizophrenia.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results using TMS to target cognitive deficits in schizophrenia, indicating that this approach may be effective.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- University of Maryland Baltimore — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hare, Stephanie — University of Maryland Baltimore
- Study coordinator: Hare, Stephanie
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.