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Can sound waves soothe pain? new study probes Brain's response

NCT ID NCT06343883

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 05, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study is testing how different pressure levels of low-intensity focused ultrasound (LIFU) affect brain activity related to pain. Researchers will use EEG and fMRI to measure brain responses in 25 healthy adults before and after ultrasound. The goal is to understand how LIFU might influence pain processing, not to treat pain directly.

What this could mean

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Active substance
low-intensity focused ultrasound (device)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help researchers understand how ultrasound might be used to manage pain in the future.
What could go wrong
This is a very early, small study (25 people) focused on measuring brain activity, not treating pain. It may not lead to any direct treatment.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

1 person

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2024

Finished

Oct 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Understand and speak English Exclusion Criteria: 1. Claustrophobia (scanning environment may be uncomfortable). 2. Contraindications to MRI: including pacemaker, aneurysm clips, neurostimulators, cochlear implants, metal in eyes, steel worker, or other implants. 3. Contraindications to CT: pregnancy 4. Active medical disorder or treatment with potential CNS effects (e.g. Alzheimer's) 5. History of neurologic disorder. (e.g. Parkinson's, Epilepsy, or Essential Tremor) 6. History of head injury resulting in loss of consciousness for \>10 minutes. 7. History of alcohol or drug dependence (through self-report).

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Nociceptive Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Somatic pain

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC

    Roanoke, Virginia, 24016, United States

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