Sound waves zap brain to reveal how we see and hear

NCT ID NCT07508722

First seen Apr 04, 2026 · Last updated May 25, 2026 · Updated 6 times

Summary

This study tests a new technology that uses focused sound waves to stimulate specific brain areas involved in vision and hearing. Researchers will try different settings in 20 healthy adults to find the best way to trigger visual flashes or auditory tones. The goal is to better understand how to control brain activity with ultrasound, which could lead to new treatments for conditions like chronic pain and depression.

Disclaimer Read more

This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for HEALTHY VOLUNTEERS are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology - McGovern Institute for Brain Research

    Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02139, United States

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Conditions

Explore the condition pages connected to this study.