Can a sound wave calm addiction? ultrasound targets the Brain's craving center
NCT ID NCT07734623
First seen Jul 29, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This trial tests whether a single session of low-intensity focused ultrasound aimed at a brain region linked to reward and craving can safely reduce substance cravings and prevent relapse in people with severe opioid or amphetamine use disorder. Sixty participants will receive the ultrasound treatment and be followed for up to two years to track craving levels, drug use, and mental health. The goal is to see if this non-invasive approach can help control addiction when standard treatments are not enough.
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 targeting the nucleus accumbens
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a non-invasive brain stimulation option to help people with severe substance use disorder reduce cravings and stay off drugs.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage trial with only 60 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The effects may be temporary, and the procedure carries unknown risks.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Taiwan University Hospital
RECRUITINGTaipei, 100229, Taiwan
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