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7 Focused Ultrasound Trials

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Focused Ultrasound for Frailty

Santa Monica, California
The purpose of this Phase I open label study is to evaluate longer term tolerability and potential effectiveness of transcranial ultrasound in people with age-related frailty.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Enrolling By Invitation
Trial Phase:Early Phase 1
Age:45 - 95
Sex:All
50 Participants Needed
This study will test the use of focused ultrasound ablation, low-dose gemcitabine (a chemotherapy) and the combination of focused ultrasound ablation plus low-dose gemcitabine in patients with early-stage breast cancers. We will be testing the effects of each of these regimens on cells in the immune system. We hypothesize that the combination of focused ultrasound ablation and gemcitabine will decrease myeloid-derived suppressor cells and will increase T cell activity. We also hypothesize that focused ultrasound ablation and low-dose gemcitabine will be safe and will result in non-inferior surgical completion rates and tumor margin assessments.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 1
Age:18+
Sex:All
48 Participants Needed
This trial is testing a new treatment using sound waves to target a part of the brain in people with emotional disorders like depression and anxiety. The treatment aims to change how this part of the brain works to improve symptoms. It is non-invasive and uses MRI to monitor changes in the brain.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18 - 65
Sex:All
20 Participants Needed
The limitation of treating intrinsic brain pathologies has been circumvented with neurosurgical techniques; however, less invasive approaches may be desirable particularly for widespread or multifocal disease and when long term and repetitive administration is required. This study seeks to investigate the efficacy of focused ultrasound. Patients with either low grade gliomas or neurodegenerative dementias will be evaluated for study candidacy. There are no immediate benefits for patients who choose to participate; however, the information gained from this study will contribute to the research base and help patients in similar situations in the future.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Enrolling By Invitation
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18+
Sex:All
15 Participants Needed
This trial is testing the safety and effectiveness of using sound waves directed at the brain to treat patients with OCD who may not respond to usual treatments. The sound waves target a specific brain area to change its activity and reduce symptoms.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Enrolling By Invitation
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18+
Sex:All
30 Participants Needed
This trial is testing a new treatment that uses sound waves directed at specific parts of the brain to help reduce pain. It targets patients with ongoing neuropathic pain that hasn't been managed well by other treatments. The sound waves aim to improve the function of brain areas that process pain signals. This noninvasive treatment option has shown promise in treating chronic neuropathic pain.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Enrolling By Invitation
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18 - 90
Sex:All
40 Participants Needed
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Focused Ultrasound for Epilepsy

Boston, Massachusetts
The aim of the proposed pilot study is to investigate patient tolerability and efficacy of moderate term, repeated exposure of Pulsed Low-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (PLIFUS) in patients with drug-resistant temporal lobe epilepsy.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18+
Sex:All
10 Participants Needed
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do clinical trials pay?

Each trial will compensate patients a different amount, but $50-100 for each visit is a fairly common range for Phase 2–4 trials (Phase 1 trials often pay substantially more). Further, most trials will cover the costs of a travel to-and-from the clinic.

How do clinical trials work?

After a researcher reviews your profile, they may choose to invite you in to a screening appointment, where they'll determine if you meet 100% of the eligibility requirements. If you do, you'll be sorted into one of the treatment groups, and receive your study drug. For some trials, there is a chance you'll receive a placebo. Across trials 30% of clinical trials have a placebo. Typically, you'll be required to check-in with the clinic every month or so. The average trial length is 12 months.

How do I participate in a study as a "healthy volunteer"?

Not all studies recruit healthy volunteers: usually, Phase 1 studies do. Participating as a healthy volunteer means you will go to a research facility several times over a few days or weeks to receive a dose of either the test treatment or a "placebo," which is a harmless substance that helps researchers compare results. You will have routine tests during these visits, and you'll be compensated for your time and travel, with the number of appointments and details varying by study.

What does the "phase" of a clinical trial mean?

The phase of a trial reveals what stage the drug is in to get approval for a specific condition. Phase 1 trials are the trials to collect safety data in humans. Phase 2 trials are those where the drug has some data showing safety in humans, but where further human data is needed on drug effectiveness. Phase 3 trials are in the final step before approval. The drug already has data showing both safety and effectiveness. As a general rule, Phase 3 trials are more promising than Phase 2, and Phase 2 trials are more promising than phase 1.

Do I need to be insured to participate in a medical study ?

Clinical trials are almost always free to participants, and so do not require insurance. The only exception here are trials focused on cancer, because only a small part of the typical treatment plan is actually experimental. For these cancer trials, participants typically need insurance to cover all the non-experimental components.

What are the newest clinical trials ?

Most recently, we added Focused Ultrasound for Frailty, Focused Ultrasound + Gemcitabine for Breast Cancer and Focused Ultrasound Neuromodulation for Affective Disorders to the Power online platform.