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Investigation of Low-intensity Focused Ultrasound for Human Pain Management

NCT05145426 · Status: ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 80

Last updated 2026-03-31

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Summary

This project examines the effects of noninvasive brain stimulation on pain. The investigators believe this study will help to better understand possible treatments for chronic pain patients. Participants undergo structural imaging, a functional Magnetic Resonance Image (fMRI) and computed tomography (CT). These images are used to align the low-intensity focused ultrasound (LIFU) device which uses sound waves to temporarily change brain activity. Pain testing is done using a small device that will increase/decrease the temperature of the skin. Brain signals are collected using electroencephalography (EEG). Heart rate, blood pressure, and skin moisture will be monitored as well.

Conditions

Interventions

DEVICE

Low Intensity Focused Ultrasound

Application of LIFU

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
NA
Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2022-02-04
Primary Completion
2027-01-31
Completion
2027-12-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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Diseases

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