Sound waves to soothe PTSD? new trial targets brain circuit in healthcare workers
NCT ID NCT07164105
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether low-intensity focused ultrasound (LIFU) can calm overactive brain areas linked to PTSD in frontline healthcare workers. Sixty-six participants will receive either real or fake ultrasound to the brain's cingulate cortex. Researchers will measure changes in brain scans, symptoms, sleep, and heart rate to see if the treatment helps.
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Laureate Institute for Brain Research
RECRUITINGTulsa, Oklahoma, 74136, United States
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What this could mean
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Active substance
low-intensity focused ultrasound (LIFU)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a non-invasive brain stimulation treatment for PTSD symptoms.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase study with only 66 participants and a single session of treatment. Results may not apply to all PTSD patients, and the effect may be temporary or no better than sham.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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