Sound waves aim to tweak brain signals in healthy volunteers

NCT ID NCT05792020

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study will use focused ultrasound to stimulate the part of the brain that controls movement. Researchers will measure changes in brain signals and chemical levels in 25 healthy adults. The goal is to understand how ultrasound affects brain activity, which could guide future treatments for brain disorders.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Focused ultrasound stimulation

What this could lead to

If successful, this could help develop non-invasive brain stimulation for conditions like stroke or depression.

What could go wrong

This is a very early, small study in healthy people, so results may not apply to patients. The effects are temporary and not a treatment.

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  • Medical University of South Carolina

    Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States

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