Waking the brain with ultrasound during sedation
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study uses focused ultrasound to stimulate a deep brain region and see if it can help people wake up faster from anesthesia. Healthy volunteers will be sedated and monitored while the ultrasound is applied.
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Who can take part
- You must be a healthy adult, right-handed, and able to speak English.
- Your body mass index (BMI) must be under 30.
- You cannot have any metal in your body, claustrophobia, or certain medical conditions.
- You must not be pregnant or breastfeeding, and must abstain from food, drink, alcohol, and nicotine before the study.
- You cannot have tattoos on your head or neck, or have certain allergies or past medical issues.
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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