Neuromodulation in Schizophrenia: Relevance of Neuroimaging

Purpose of ReviewThis review focuses on discussing the recent evidences that demonstrate the relevance of neuroimaging in the context of neuromodulation in schizophrenia.Recent FindingsNeuromodulation techniques have been used in the treatment of various psychiatric disorders including schizophrenia. In the past few decades, neuroimaging guided neuromodulation interventions, proven to improve effectiveness and accuracy of intervention.SummaryNeuroimaging techniques also predict the efficacy as well as prognosis of the neuromodulation intervention. Many of the existing evidences are preliminary and limited by small sample size. There is a need for the use of neuroimaging techniques in combination with neuromodulation interventions in patients with schizophrenia to have better insight into the treatment and outcome.