NCT07220655NARecruitingAccepts Healthy Volunteers
Cognition and Ultrasound
University of Minnesota
Start Date
6/1/2024
Completion Date
7/1/2028
Summary
Our primary goal is to investigate the role of Low-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (LIFU) neuromodulation on deep brain targets, and its potential to improve cognition
Eligibility Criteria
Age Range: 18 years to No maximum
Inclusion Criteria:
* 18 years of age or older
* Speak English (as assessed by their ability to read/answer survey questions)
* May be required to score in the appropriate range on self-report measures
Exclusion Criteria:
* They have a neurological disorder which may impact their fMRI scan or cause their reaction to LIFU to differ from that of healthy adults.
* They take any psychoactive medication.
* They are unable to undergo fMRI scanning due to a contraindication such as claustrophobia, unremovable piercings, pregnancy, the presence of medical devices such as pacemakers, or a movement or sleep disorder.
* Are pregnant, or may have reason to believe that they are pregnant.
* They have a diagnosis of a psychiatric condition other than depression or anxiety
Interventions
DEVICE
Low-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (FUS or LIFU)
Conditions
Healthy Participants
Locations
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455
United States