Brain 'Car Wash' ultrasound trial aims to fight Alzheimer's

NCT ID NCT07573982

Not yet recruiting Disease control Sponsor: Stanford University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study tests whether a noninvasive ultrasound device can safely help clear waste from the brain in people at risk for Alzheimer's. Fifteen adults with signs of amyloid buildup will receive either real or sham ultrasound sessions over four weeks. The main goal is to check safety and tolerability, while also looking at early signs of cognitive or biomarker improvement.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Ultrasonic Debris Clearance (UDC) device
What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward a new way to slow or prevent Alzheimer's by helping the brain clear waste.
What could go wrong: This is a very early, small pilot study (15 people) focused only on safety and feasibility. It may not show any benefit, and the device might cause side effects like headaches or imaging changes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Alzheimer disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE MCI WITH INCREASED RISK FOR ALZHEIMER DISEASE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Stanford University

Stanford, California, 94305, United States

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