Sound waves aimed at the brain could quiet seizures
NCT ID NCT07680842
First seen Jul 02, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether low intensity focused ultrasound (LIFU) — sound waves delivered through a wearable headband — can reduce seizures in adults with drug-resistant epilepsy. Participants wear the device during treatment sessions, and researchers track seizure frequency and brain activity using EEG and MRI. The goal is to see if this non-invasive approach can safely modulate brain networks linked to seizures.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Low Intensity Focused Ultrasound (LIFU) delivered via wearable device
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a non-invasive, drug-free option to reduce seizures in people with drug-resistant epilepsy.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study, so results may not apply broadly. The treatment may not reduce seizures for everyone, and side effects are still being explored.
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Conditions
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University of California, San Francisco
RECRUITINGSan Francisco, California, 94107, United States
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