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Pain, Craving, and Anxiety measures for Opioid Use Disorder

N/A
Waitlist Available
Research Sponsored by Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up assessed per participant, over the course of participation - an average of 4 weeks
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Study Summary

"This trial is looking at how Low Intensity Focused Ultrasound (LIFU) affects pain, cravings, and anxiety in a group of patients with various health conditions."

Who is the study for?
This trial is for individuals with chronic pain, opioid use disorder, and anxiety disorders. The eligibility criteria are not fully listed here, so additional requirements may apply.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study investigates the effects of Low-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (LIFU) on reducing pain, cravings related to opioid use, and symptoms of anxiety in patients with these conditions.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects are not specified here. However, as LIFU is a non-invasive procedure, it's generally considered safe with minimal side effects.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~assessed per participant, over the course of participation - an average of 4 weeks
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and assessed per participant, over the course of participation - an average of 4 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Changes in Blood Pressure (BP)
Changes in Heart Rate (HR)
Changes in Respiration Rate (RR)
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Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Pain, Craving, and Anxiety measuresExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Multi visit - LIFU/Sham. Participants will complete pain, craving, and anxiety measures pre and post intervention.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Low-Intensity Focused Ultrasound
2020
N/A
~10

Find a Location

Who is running the clinical trial?

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityLead Sponsor
145 Previous Clinical Trials
27,972 Total Patients Enrolled
Washington DC VA Medical CenterUNKNOWN
1 Previous Clinical Trials
78 Total Patients Enrolled
Salem VA Medical CenterUNKNOWN
1 Previous Clinical Trials
8 Total Patients Enrolled
~17 spots leftby Oct 2025
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