Zapped to attention: ultrasound brain boost trial pulled before start
NCT ID NCT06461221
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study planned to use focused ultrasound to stimulate a deep brain region involved in alertness. Researchers wanted to see if it could improve reaction time and change brain wave patterns. The trial was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled, so no results are available.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Transcranial focused ultrasound (device)
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States
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