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Ultrasound
LIFUP Neuromodulation for Healthy Controls
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Waitlist Available
Led By Sudhakar Selvaraj, MD,PhD
Research Sponsored by The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
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 1 day
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 0 days
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
Summary
This trial will study the effect of LIFUP on emotion processing, and whether it is safe to use on healthy volunteers.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for right-handed, healthy individuals who are not on drugs or psychotropic medications and have no chronic medical, psychiatric, or neurological illnesses. Women cannot be pregnant or nursing. Participants must also be comfortable with MRI scans and free from claustrophobia.
What is being tested?
The study is testing the effects of a technique called LIFUP sonication to the amygdala on emotion processing in healthy people. It aims to understand how this low-intensity focused ultrasound can stimulate or inhibit brain activity safely.
What are the potential side effects?
While the trial assesses safety, potential side effects may include discomfort at the site of sonication, headache, nausea, or other unknown risks associated with stimulating brain activity using ultrasound.
Timeline
Screening ~ 1 day1 visit
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 0 days0 visits
Screening ~ 1 day
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~0 days
Treatment Details
Awards & Highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Trial Design
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: LIFUP sonication to the amygdalaExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
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Logistics
Other reimbursement is provided
Other forms of reimbursement are provided for this trial.
Who is running the clinical trial?
The University of Texas Health Science Center, HoustonLead Sponsor
957 Previous Clinical Trials
347,833 Total Patients Enrolled
Sudhakar Selvaraj, MD,PhDPrincipal InvestigatorThe University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Jair Soares, MD, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorThe University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- You cannot be claustrophobic.You cannot have any metal objects in your body that may be affected by an MRI scan.You need to be right-handed.You cannot be a smoker.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 1 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: You will receive the treatment for 2 null
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 0 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: LIFUP sonication to the amygdala
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.