Study details
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Deep rTMS Modulating Insula Synaptic Density and Smoking Behavior in Schizophrenia
Stony Brook University
NCT IDNCT05724810ClinicalTrials.gov data as of Apr 2026
Target enrollment
38
Study length
about 5.4 years
Ages
18–60
Locations
1 site in NY
About this study
This trial is testing a treatment called deep rTMS to see if it changes the amount of synaptic density in the brain, specifically in the insula region. The goal is to understand how this treatment affects smoking behavior in people with schizophrenia.
Based on ClinicalTrials.gov records.
What participants do
- 1.Use Active deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (dTMS)
- 2.Use Sham dTMS
Participation effort
Estimated from trial records. Details can vary by site.
Time + visits
Low9%
Logistics
Moderate50%
Logistics difficulty varies by site location and availability.
Trial highlights
Treatment details
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Endpoints
Secondary: Symptoms of Psychosis
Devices
therapeutic
Body systems
Psychiatry / Mental Health