Low-Intensity Focused Ultrasound to Improve Cognition
Cognition and Ultrasound
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N/AInterventional Study
Healthy Participants
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Other
Participants needed
100 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Minnesota · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for healthy adults to study how low-intensity focused ultrasound may help improve brain function. Participants will undergo fMRI scans during the treatment.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
I am 18 years of age or older
I speak English
I can answer survey questions
You may not be able to join if
I have a neurological disorder
I take any psychoactive medication
I cannot have an fMRI scan due to claustrophobia or other issues
I am pregnant or may be pregnant
I have a psychiatric condition other than depression or anxiety
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria.
The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can
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Our primary goal is to investigate the role of Low-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (LIFU) neuromodulation on deep brain targets, and its potential to improve cognition
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* 18 years of age or older
* Speak English (as assessed by their ability to read/answer survey questions)
* May be required to score in the appropriate range on self-report measures
Exclusion Criteria:
* They have a neurological disorder which may impact their fMRI scan or cau…
Inclusion Criteria:
* 18 years of age or older
* Speak English (as assessed by their ability to read/answer survey questions)
* May be required to score in the appropriate range on self-report measures
Exclusion Criteria:
* They have a neurological disorder which may impact their fMRI scan or cause their reaction to LIFU to differ from that of healthy adults.
* They take any psychoactive medication.
* They are unable to undergo fMRI scanning due to a contraindication such as claustrophobia, unremovable piercings, pregnancy, the presence of medical devices such as pacemakers, or a movement or sleep disorder.
* Are pregnant, or may have reason to believe that they are pregnant.
* They have a diagnosis of a psychiatric condition other than depression or anxiety
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