Clinical trials
Focused Ultrasound clinical trials
Below are recruiting focused ultrasound clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 113 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06990295Recruiting
Ultrasound spleen stimulation for sepsis shock
This trial tests if using focused ultrasound to stimulate the spleen can reduce inflammation in septic shock. It may help patients in the ICU who need strong blood pressure support.
Wuhu, AnhuiAges 18 years+ - NCT06391086Recruiting
Focused ultrasound for arm recovery after recent stroke
This study tests if focused ultrasound (a noninvasive sound wave therapy) can help improve arm and hand movement after a recent stroke. It is for people whose stroke occurred within the last three months and who still have some arm weakness.
TaipeiAges 18 years+ - NCT06297200Recruiting
Ultrasound treatment for complex back pain patients
This study tests a new, non-invasive ultrasound treatment for people with long-term back pain who also have opioid use disorder and anxiety. It aims to see if this gentle brain stimulation can reduce pain and improve quality of life.
Roanoke, VirginiaAges 18–65 - NCT06273904Recruiting
Focused ultrasound to help manage anxiety
This trial tests whether focused ultrasound can help people with anxiety disorders better manage their symptoms. It involves brain stimulation and recording sessions to see how the treatment works.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18–65 - NCT05834829Enrolling by invitation
Ultrasound scan to study the body’s automatic (stress) responses
This trial tests a low-intensity ultrasound approach while measuring how your nervous system and body respond automatically (like changes in heart rate or stress signals). It may help researchers learn how to stimulate or monitor these responses safely, using imaging and standard monitoring.
Roanoke, VirginiaAges 18–65 - NCT07207122Recruiting
Focused ultrasound for Parkinson's cognitive symptoms
This trial tests whether a non-invasive ultrasound treatment, called transcranial focused ultrasound stimulation (tFUS), can improve movement and thinking in people with Parkinson's disease. It may be an option for those whose symptoms are not well controlled by medication alone.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 22–80 - NCT07637825Recruiting
Ultrasound brain stimulation for improving arm and leg movement after stroke
This study tests a painless, non-invasive ultrasound treatment that stimulates the brain to help improve arm and leg movement after a stroke. It aims to see if this treatment can help people recover more function.
Taizhou, JiangsuAges 18–75 - NCT05219695RecruitingPhase 1
Ultrasound imaging and treatment for breast tumors
This study uses focused ultrasound waves to create detailed images of breast tumors and deliver targeted treatment. It aims to improve how breast tumors are treated while minimizing damage to healthy tissue.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06610877Recruiting
Ultrasound treatment for essential tremor
This trial tests if a focused ultrasound treatment can help people with essential tremor that hasn't improved with medication. It is designed for those already scheduled for a similar procedure using MRI guidance.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07595068Recruiting
Ultrasound for Sleep and Heart Function Before Heart Surgery
This trial tests a new treatment using focused ultrasound to help regulate your nervous system and improve sleep quality before heart surgery. The goal is to help reduce anxiety and improve how well you sleep during the time leading up to and after your cardiology procedure.
Huangshi, HubeiAges 18–79 - NCT07658365Recruiting
Focused ultrasound for smell testing in healthy adults
This trial uses a special ultrasound device to safely target the brain area that controls smell. It aims to see if this method can temporarily change how healthy adults smell, which could one day help treat smell disorders.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18–65 - NCT07351656Recruiting
AI heart checks for young adults, adults, and pregnant women
This study uses artificial intelligence (AI) to look at heart signals (electrocardiography or ECG) and ultrasound images of the heart to check for heart disease. It aims to better understand heart health in different groups of people.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT07099950Recruiting
How brain ultrasound affects mood and anxiety
This study uses low-intensity focused ultrasound on the brain to see if it can help with mood and anxiety. It looks at different doses to find the most effective and safe level.
Tulsa, OklahomaAges 18–65 - NCT06292494Recruiting
Focused ultrasound for drug-resistant epilepsy
This trial tests whether focused ultrasound can help people whose seizures are not controlled by two or more medications. You would have a noninvasive procedure while awake, pressing a stop button if needed, and your hair will be partially shaved.
TaipeiAges 18 years+ - NCT07298902Recruiting
Non-invasive brain stimulation to help quit smoking
This study tests a new non-invasive brain stimulation technique to help long-term smokers quit. You'll receive a safe magnetic pulse to brain areas linked to cravings, and researchers track your progress.
Houston, TexasAges 20–60 - NCT05997030Recruiting
Gentle Ultrasound for Alzheimer's Memory Problems
This study tests whether gentle, low-intensity ultrasound waves focused on certain brain areas can help people with early memory loss from Alzheimer's disease. It is a non-invasive treatment that might improve brain function without surgery.
Morgantown, West VirginiaAges 45–85 - NCT07851727Recruiting
Focused ultrasound for delayed stomach emptying
This study tests whether focused ultrasound (a non-invasive treatment using sound waves) can help improve symptoms of gastroparesis or delayed gastric emptying. It involves two visits where you will drink a nutritional shake and receive the ultrasound treatment, to see if it helps your stomach empty more normally.
Austin, TexasAges 18–70 - NCT06628193Enrolling by invitation
Ultrasound effects on human memory study
This study uses low-intensity focused ultrasound to see how it affects memory. It may help researchers understand how to improve memory or treat conditions that affect it.
Roanoke, VirginiaAges 18–65 - NCT03868293Recruiting
Low-intensity ultrasound for drug-resistant temporal lobe seizures
This pilot study tests whether low-intensity focused ultrasound can reduce seizures in adults whose temporal lobe epilepsy hasn’t improved with at least two anti-seizure medicines. You may be asked to track seizure timing and undergo brain imaging before and during the study.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07599592RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Ultrasound Treatment for Essential Tremor
This early-stage study tests whether focused ultrasound waves can safely reduce hand tremors in people with essential tremor. The ultrasound is applied from outside the skin without surgery, and researchers want to see if it helps calm unwanted shaking.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–90 - NCT06402357RecruitingPhase 2
Focused Ultrasound for Recurrent Prostate Cancer After Radiation
This trial tests if a focused ultrasound treatment can safely and effectively treat prostate cancer that has come back after radiation therapy. The ultrasound uses sound waves to heat and destroy cancer cells in a specific area of the prostate while sparing healthy tissue.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT05147103Enrolling by invitation
Checking how long low-intensity ultrasound lasts
This study looks at how long a low-intensity focused ultrasound treatment effect lasts. It may help researchers plan safer, more effective use of this technology in future studies.
Roanoke, VirginiaAges 18–65 - NCT05755399Recruiting
Ultrasound test during brain tumor surgery
This study checks whether a special, painless ultrasound technique can help measure a brain tumor during planned brain surgery. It may help doctors understand tumor location and behavior more accurately while you’re already in the operating room.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT03342625Recruiting
Focused ultrasound treatment for certain breast tumors
This trial tests whether high-intensity focused ultrasound (a targeted heat treatment) can treat some types of breast tumors and potentially reduce the need for more invasive surgery. It may help people who have specific tumor features and who are able to safely undergo MRI and the required positioning.
BordeauxAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for focused ultrasound?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 113 recruiting focused ultrasound studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a focused ultrasound trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a focused ultrasound trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.