Focused ultrasound for neurological disorders
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests a gentle ultrasound treatment (LIFUS) for people with various brain conditions like epilepsy, tumours, or movement disorders. It aims to see if this non-invasive approach can help where other treatments are being used.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 85 years old.
- You have a brain condition such as epilepsy, brain tumor, movement disorder, or a psychiatric condition like substance abuse.
- You are already receiving medical or surgical treatment (for example, deep brain stimulation) for your neurological disorder.
- You have not had a stroke.
- You do not have dementia or a score below 22 on a thinking skills test (MoCA).
- You do not have a pacemaker, ICD, or metal implants that are unsafe for MRI/TMS, and you are not pregnant.
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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