Sound waves aimed at the brain could ease seizures
NCT ID NCT07353918
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Summary
This small study tests whether low-intensity focused ultrasound (LIFU) can safely reduce seizures in people with temporal lobe epilepsy that doesn't improve with medication. Six participants with implanted brain electrodes will receive both real and sham ultrasound sessions. The main goal is to see if seizure frequency changes, and researchers will also track side effects and symptoms.
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Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC
Roanoke, Virginia, 24016, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
Low-intensity focused ultrasound (LIFU) device
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a non-invasive way to reduce seizures in people with epilepsy that doesn't respond to medication.
What could go wrong
This is a very early, tiny study with only 6 people. It's invite-only and uses a sham comparison, so results may not apply widely or show clear benefit.
Conditions
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