Brain zapping study cancelled before it even started

NCT ID NCT05194332

First seen Feb 19, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 12 times

Summary

This study aimed to use low-intensity focused ultrasound to temporarily change brain activity in healthy volunteers and see how it affects emotion and thinking. The goal was to learn more about how the brain works, not to treat any disease. The study was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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