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Clinical trials sponsored by Insightec, explained in plain language.
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Sound waves open door for chemo in Kids' deadly brain tumors
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests whether focused ultrasound can safely open the blood-brain barrier in children with a rare, aggressive brain tumor called DIPG. The goal is to let the chemotherapy drug doxorubicin reach the tumor more effectively. Ten children aged 5 to 18 who have c…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: InSightec • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 18:57 UTC
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Sound waves may ease Parkinson's symptoms early on
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a non-invasive procedure using focused ultrasound to treat a small area in the brain involved in movement. It includes 67 people with early-stage Parkinson's disease who have symptoms mainly on one side. Half receive the ultrasound treatment, the other half conti…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: InSightec • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 18:56 UTC
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Sound waves open brain barrier to attack deadly childhood tumor
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether using focused ultrasound to temporarily open the blood-brain barrier can safely deliver the chemotherapy drug doxorubicin to treat a rare and aggressive brain tumor called DIPG in children and young adults. Ten participants aged 5 to 21 will receive the t…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: InSightec • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 18:55 UTC
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Sound waves could tame Parkinson's tremors and twitches
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a non-invasive treatment using focused ultrasound to target a small area in the brain that controls movement. It is for people with advanced Parkinson's disease whose medication no longer controls their involuntary movements or motor fluctuations. The goal is to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: InSightec • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 12, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Brain ultrasound study pulled before it even started
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study was designed to see if a special ultrasound technique called Echo-Focusing is safe and works for people with severe depression or essential tremor that hasn't improved with other treatments. The goal was to improve quality of life by using sound waves to target specifi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: InSightec • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:03 UTC