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Clinical trials sponsored by Insightec, explained in plain language.
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Sound waves vs. Parkinson's: new trial tests Non-Invasive brain procedure
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a procedure called focused ultrasound (Exablate) that uses sound waves to target a small area in the brain involved in Parkinson's disease. It involves 67 people with early-stage Parkinson's who will either receive the ultrasound treatment or continue with standa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: InSightec • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Sound waves open brain barrier to attack deadly childhood tumor
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests whether focused ultrasound can temporarily 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. Only 10 children aged 5 to 18 w…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: InSightec • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Sound waves may help chemo reach deadly childhood brain tumors
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a special ultrasound device can safely open the blood-brain barrier in children with a rare, aggressive brain tumor called DIPG. By temporarily allowing the chemotherapy drug doxorubicin to reach the tumor, researchers hope to improve treatment. The study…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: InSightec • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 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 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Ultrasound brain zapper trial pulled before it even started
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study was designed to test the safety and feasibility of a focused ultrasound device called Exablate Neuro with a new Echo-Focusing feature for people with treatment-resistant brain disorders like essential tremor or depression. However, the trial was withdrawn before enroll…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: InSightec • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC