Sound waves against binge eating: new brain zap trial launches
NCT ID NCT06485687
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This early study tests whether a low-intensity focused ultrasound device can safely calm brain areas linked to food cravings in people with binge eating disorder. Fifteen adults with moderate to severe binge eating will receive a single session. The main goal is safety, but researchers will also track changes in cravings and eating habits.
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) device
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a non-invasive brain stimulation treatment to reduce food cravings and binge eating episodes.
What could go wrong
This is a very early feasibility study with only 15 people, focused on safety. It may not show any benefit, and effects on cravings are secondary.
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Conditions
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Locations
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West Virginia University: Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute
Morgantown, West Virginia, 26506, United States