Sound waves against addiction: ultrasound zaps cocaine cravings
NCT ID NCT05857852
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether low-intensity focused ultrasound (LIFU) can safely reduce cravings in people with cocaine use disorder. 25 adults received either real or fake (sham) ultrasound while their brain activity was measured with MRI. The goal was to see if LIFU lowers craving scores and changes brain signals linked to cocaine cues.
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UVA Center for Leading Edge Addiction Research
Charlottesville, Virginia, 22903, United States
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