Ultrasound zaps brain pathways in quest to understand psychiatric disorders

NCT ID NCT07099950

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Laureate Institute for Brain Research, Inc. Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study uses low-intensity focused ultrasound to temporarily change activity in deep brain areas involved in mood and anxiety. Researchers will scan the brains of 66 healthy adults before and after ultrasound to see how it alters communication between key regions. The goal is to learn how this technique might one day be used to treat conditions like depression or anxiety.

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
What this could lead to: If successful, this could help researchers understand how to use ultrasound to adjust brain circuits, potentially leading to new treatments for psychiatric disorders.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage study in healthy volunteers, not patients. It only measures brain activity changes, not clinical benefits, and may not translate into effective therapies.

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Locations

Laureate Institute for Brain Research
RECRUITING

Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74136, United States

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