Effects of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation on inhibitory control in first-episode schizophrenia: behavioral and neural mechanisms

rTMS targeting the DLPFC improves inhibitory control in schizophrenia by modulating both positive and negative brain activation patterns. These findings highlight the dual mechanism through which rTMS enhances cognitive control, offering a promising intervention for cognitive deficits in schizophrenia. Future research should explore the long-term effects of this modulation on broader cognitive functions.