INTRUDE Trial: fMRI-Guided Neurofeedback vs Sham for Treatment-Resistant Auditory Hallucinations in Schizophrenia
247 Health News Editorial
·26 May 2026
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·clinical-trialsThe INTRUDE trial investigates fMRI-guided neurofeedback for treatment-resistant auditory hallucinations in schizophrenia. This innovative approach uses real-time brain imaging to train patients to control hallucination-related neural activity patterns.
Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov
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