Can Repetitive Magnetic Stimulation Improve Cognition in Schizophrenia? Pilot Data from a Randomized Controlled Trial

Results: The rTMS significantly improved 3-back accuracy for targets compared with placebo sham (Cohen’s d ¼ .92). The improvement in 3-back accuracy was also found to be at a level comparable to healthy subjects. Conclusions: These pilot data suggest that bilateral rTMS might be a novel, efficacious, and safe treatment for working memory deficits in patients with schizophrenia.