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Sound waves aim to boost brain function in memory loss

NCT ID NCT07691918

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Symptom relief Sponsor: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 09, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether low-intensity focused ultrasound (LIFU) is safe and tolerable for people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a condition that can lead to dementia. Participants receive either real or sham ultrasound to the brain. Researchers monitor side effects and measure changes in memory and thinking using standard cognitive tests.

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)
What this could lead to
If safe and effective, this could point toward a non-invasive way to slow cognitive decline in people with mild cognitive impairment.
What could go wrong
This is an early, small study focused on safety, not proof of benefit. The treatment may have no effect on cognition, and individual results may vary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Cognitive Dysfunction

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

MILD COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT (MCI)

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC

    Roanoke, Virginia, 24016, United States

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