Ultrasound brain stimulation for vision and hearing
This study uses focused ultrasound (sound waves) to gently stimulate the parts of the brain that process what you see and hear. It aims to understand how ultrasound can safely affect brain activity in healthy adults.
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Who can take part
- You are between 21 and 55 years old.
- You are generally healthy and do not have any major medical, neurological, or psychiatric condition.
- You are not at risk for bleeding (no bleeding disorders or blood thinners).
- You have not had a head injury that caused you to lose consciousness.
- You are not taking medications that affect your brain (like sedatives or painkillers) and you can avoid them on the study day.
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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