Can sound waves soothe pain? new study probes Brain's response
NCT ID NCT06343883
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 05, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study is testing how different pressure levels of low-intensity focused ultrasound (LIFU) affect brain activity related to pain. Researchers will use EEG and fMRI to measure brain responses in 25 healthy adults before and after ultrasound. The goal is to understand how LIFU might influence pain processing, not to treat pain directly.
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 (device)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help researchers understand how ultrasound might be used to manage pain in the future.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early, small study (25 people) focused on measuring brain activity, not treating pain. It may not lead to any direct treatment.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC
Roanoke, Virginia, 24016, United States
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