Can sound waves soothe pain? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT05303415
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether low-intensity focused ultrasound can change how the brain processes pain signals. Healthy volunteers will receive ultrasound and fMRI scans to measure brain activity during heat pain. The goal is to understand the technique's effects, not to treat pain directly.
What this could mean
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Active substance
low-intensity focused ultrasound
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help develop new non-invasive ways to manage pain by targeting brain activity.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study in healthy volunteers, not patients. It measures brain signals, not actual pain relief, so results may not lead to a treatment.
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Fralin Biomedical Research Institute
RECRUITINGRoanoke, Virginia, 24016, United States
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