Sound waves vs. Parkinson's: tiny trial tests brain zapping
NCT ID NCT02246374
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This small safety trial tested a device called ExAblate that uses focused ultrasound to create a tiny lesion in the brain area linked to Parkinson's motor symptoms. Seven people with advanced Parkinson's took part to see if the procedure is safe and might improve movement. The goal was to check for side effects and measure changes in motor function over four months.
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 (ExAblate Transcranial System)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward a non-invasive treatment option for Parkinson's motor symptoms, reducing the need for medication or surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early feasibility trial with only 7 participants, focused on safety. It may not lead to a widely available treatment, and risks include side effects from brain lesioning.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Virginia
Charlottesville, Virginia, 22908, United States
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