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Clinical trials sponsored by Insightec, explained in plain language.
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Sound waves vs. Parkinson's: could ultrasound ease early symptoms?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a non-invasive procedure called focused ultrasound on people with early-stage Parkinson's disease. It uses sound waves to target a small area in the brain involved in movement. The goal is to see if this treatment improves motor symptoms better than standard medi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: InSightec • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 23, 2026 11:59 UTC
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Sound waves may help chemo reach deadly childhood brain tumors
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a special ultrasound device can safely open the blood-brain barrier in children with a rare, aggressive brain tumor called DIPG. By temporarily allowing the chemotherapy drug doxorubicin to reach the tumor, researchers hope to improve treatment. The study…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: InSightec • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Sound waves open brain barrier to attack deadly childhood tumor
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests whether focused ultrasound can safely open the blood-brain barrier in children with a deadly brain tumor called DIPG, allowing the chemotherapy drug doxorubicin to reach the tumor. Ten children aged 5 to 18 will receive the treatment after finishing r…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: InSightec • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 11:59 UTC
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Sound waves could tame Parkinson's tremors and twitches
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a non-invasive treatment using focused ultrasound to target a small area in the brain that controls movement. It is for people with advanced Parkinson's disease whose medication no longer controls their involuntary movements or motor fluctuations. The goal is to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: InSightec • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 12, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Brain imaging study pulled before it even started
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to test the safety and feasibility of a new brain imaging technique called Echo-Focusing in people with hard-to-treat neurological and psychiatric disorders like essential tremor and depression. It was designed for adults aged 20 to 80 who had not responded to st…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: InSightec • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 12:02 UTC