Sound waves target brain to fight addiction

NCT ID NCT06477029

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 10, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study looked at how a non-invasive technique called transcranial focused ultrasound (tFUS) changes brain activity in 25 healthy adults. The goal was to see if tFUS can affect the ventral striatum, a brain area linked to impulsive behavior and addiction. Results may help develop new treatments for cocaine use disorder.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • UPMC

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States

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