Testing focused ultrasound on the brain during sedation
Treatments studied
This trial uses focused ultrasound to gently stimulate parts of the brain while you are under sedation. It aims to understand how this technology affects brain activity and could lead to new ways to treat brain disorders without surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 17 and 35.
- You are in good general health, with no major heart, lung, liver, kidney, or brain conditions.
- If you are a woman who can become pregnant, you must use a highly effective form of birth control and have a negative pregnancy test.
- You are not currently taking daily opioids, naltrexone, or clonidine.
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