Focused Ultrasound for PTSD

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Overseen ByMatthew Zell, MD
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: West Virginia University
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

The purpose of this study is to see if a focused ultrasound neuromodulation can be safely and effectively used to treat symptoms of PTSD

Who Is on the Research Team?

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Ali Rezai

Principal Investigator

WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for adults diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) who are looking for new treatment options. Specific inclusion and exclusion criteria are not listed, but participants must have PTSD.

Inclusion Criteria

Able and willing to give informed consent
Willing to not receive any other experimental treatment for PTSD during the study period
Currently under the care of a psychiatrist or other mental health care provider and agrees to promptly inform the investigator or study staff of any change in providers
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Exclusion Criteria

I have a serious neurological condition or history of brain surgery or injury.
High Acute Risk of Homicide as determined clinically including current homicidal ideation, intent, or plan
Participant is pregnant, lactating, or planning to be pregnant
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What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • Focused Ultrasound

Trial Overview

The study is testing focused ultrasound neuromodulation—a non-invasive technique that uses sound waves to affect brain activity—to see if it can safely reduce PTSD symptoms.

How Is the Trial Designed?

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Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: TreatmentExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

West Virginia University

Lead Sponsor

Trials
192
Recruited
64,700+