# Several Noninvasive Brain Stimulation Modalities Show Benefit for Treatment-Resistant Schizophrenia

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**Created:** [January 19, 2026, 9:48pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/several-noninvasive-brain-stimulation-modalities-show-benefit-for-treatment-resistant-schizophrenia/1915 "2026-01-19T21:48:55Z")\
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**Post date:** [January 19, 2026, 9:48pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/several-noninvasive-brain-stimulation-modalities-show-benefit-for-treatment-resistant-schizophrenia/1915/1 "2026-01-19T21:48:55Z")

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[https://www.hmpgloballearningnetwork.com/site/pcn/news/several-noninvasive-brain-stimulation-modalities-show-benefit-treatment-resistant](https://www.hmpgloballearningnetwork.com/site/pcn/news/several-noninvasive-brain-stimulation-modalities-show-benefit-treatment-resistant)

> A large network meta-analysis found specific noninvasive brain stimulation (NIBS) modalities improved symptoms in treatment-resistant schizophrenia (TRS).

> Low-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation targeting the left temporoparietal junction showed consistent benefit for auditory hallucinations.

> Several neuronavigated theta burst stimulation approaches improved negative and overall symptoms with acceptable tolerability.

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**Post date:** [January 19, 2026, 10:44pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/several-noninvasive-brain-stimulation-modalities-show-benefit-for-treatment-resistant-schizophrenia/1915/2 "2026-01-19T22:44:51Z")

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The future:

“Have you had your morning ‘scan’ to keep the symptoms at bay?”

“Nah, we had a powercut so have to take these pills today.”

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**Post date:** [February 2, 2026, 6:59am UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/several-noninvasive-brain-stimulation-modalities-show-benefit-for-treatment-resistant-schizophrenia/1915/3 "2026-02-02T06:59:58Z")

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