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Official title Electrophysiological Source Imaging Guided Transcranial Focused Ultrasound
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT03192436
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Neuromodulation is a fast growing field that offers a wide range of applications for both understanding and treating the brain. Future research for non-invasive neuromodulation will need to elucidate the optimal frequency, duration, and intensity of stimulation for a variety of technologies and diseases.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 64. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Apparently healthy volunteers.
- Age 18-64.
- Willing and able to provide written consent.
- Able to communicate in the English language.
You likely can't join if
- people having any of the following conditions will be excluded from this study:
- Evidence of a current significant medical illness or psychiatric or central or peripheral neurologic disorder
- History of loss of consciousness of more than ten minutes in the past year or loss of consciousness in a lifetime that required rehabilitation...
- Personal or family history of seizure
- Any history of stroke/transient ischemic attack (TIA)
- Taking any medications that are known to decrease the threshold for seizure
See the full eligibility criteria
- Apparently healthy volunteers.
- Age 18-64.
- Willing and able to provide written consent.
- Able to communicate in the English language.
- people having any of the following conditions will be excluded from this study:
- Evidence of a current significant medical illness or psychiatric or central or peripheral neurologic disorder
- History of loss of consciousness of more than ten minutes in the past year or loss of consciousness in a lifetime that required rehabilitation services
- Personal or family history of seizure
- Any history of stroke/transient ischemic attack (TIA)
- Taking any medications that are known to decrease the threshold for seizure
- Pregnancy
- Affirmative answers to one or more questions of the provided attached safety questionnaires. These are not absolute contraindications to this study but the risk/benefit ratio will be carefully considered by the PI
- Failure to follow laboratory or study procedures
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 64 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.