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Clinical trials sponsored by Insightec, explained in plain language.
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New device may help chemo reach brain tumors
Disease control CompletedThis early study tested whether a focused ultrasound device can safely and repeatedly open the blood-brain barrier in 3 patients with high-grade glioma (a type of brain cancer) who were receiving standard chemotherapy. The goal was to allow more chemotherapy to reach the tumor. T…
Sponsor: InSightec • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 26, 2026 20:02 UTC
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Sound waves may help Alzheimer's drugs reach the brain
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a device that uses focused ultrasound to temporarily open the blood-brain barrier in 35 people with Alzheimer's disease. The goal was to see if this procedure is safe and can help medications or the body's own defenses work better in the brain. Participants were…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: InSightec • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 26, 2026 20:01 UTC
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Ultrasound brain treatment offers hope for hand tremor sufferers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a staged, two-part ultrasound treatment for people with severe hand tremors that don't respond to medication. Seven participants received the treatment on one side of the brain first, then the other side at least nine months later. The goal was to see if the pro…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: InSightec • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 26, 2026 20:01 UTC
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Sound waves open brain's shield to attack tumors
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a device called ExAblate can safely and repeatedly open the blood-brain barrier in 20 people with high-grade glioma (a type of brain cancer) who were already receiving standard chemotherapy. The goal was to let more chemotherapy reach the tumor. The stud…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: InSightec • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 26, 2026 20:01 UTC