Summary:A pilot clinical trial led by NYU Langone Health psychiatrists and biomedical engineers reveals that non-invasive transcranial ultrasound stimulation directed at the globus pallidus interna safely reduces delusions in individuals with schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. A single 10-minute session produced a clear, statistically meaningful decrease in delusion severity that persisted for up to one week compared to sham treatment, without significant adverse effects.Key Facts:Non-Invasive Deep Circuit Modulation: Using MRI-guided transcranial ultrasound stimulation, researchers delivered focused acoustic energy to the globus pallidus interna, a deep basal ganglia hub linked...
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