Ultrasound scan to study the body’s automatic (stress) responses
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
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.
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Who can take part
- You should not have any of the listed safety “exclusion” issues (for example MRI/CT safety problems).
- You should be able to tolerate the scanning environment (no severe claustrophobia).
- You likely can’t have certain metal or implanted devices that are unsafe for MRI (like pacemakers or neurostimulators).
- You should not be pregnant, since CT is involved.
- You should not have certain conditions or medications that affect the brain or heart signals (such as neurologic disorders, heart disease, or many heart medicines).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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