Ultrasound zaps brain to unlock new treatments for addiction and pain
NCT ID NCT05147103
First seen Jul 06, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study explores how different durations of low-intensity focused ultrasound (LIFU) can temporarily change brain activity in healthy adults. Participants undergo brain imaging and then receive ultrasound pulses while muscle responses are measured. The goal is to better understand how this noninvasive technique works, which may one day lead to treatments for addiction, pain, and mental health issues.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Low-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (LIFU)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help develop noninvasive brain stimulation treatments for addiction, pain, and mental health conditions.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study focused on basic brain responses, not a treatment trial. It may not lead to clinical applications.
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Locations
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Fralin Biomedical Research Institute
Roanoke, Virginia, 24016, United States