Sound waves reduce schizophrenic delusions in NYU study

Scientists at NYU Langone Health have conducted an experiment using sound waves to reduce symptoms in schizophrenia patients, the New York Post reported. The trial involved 10 patients whose delusions persisted despite taking psychiatric drugs. [1]

The treatment uses targeted waves directed into the globus pallidus interna, a tiny region located deep inside the brain. According to the New York Post, the experimental technique is called transcranial ultrasound and requires 10 minutes of gentle ultrasound. [1]

Sound production occurs when an object vibrates and creates waves that propagate outward through adjacent particles. These waves eventually reach a receiver, such as the human ear, which transmits signals through the cochlea to the brain. [3]

Researchers found that the procedure resulted in a proven reduction of symptoms. The New York Post reported that the successful experiment could offer new options for future psychiatric treatments. [1]