Clinical Trial

Low-intensity Focused Ultrasound and Autonomic Response

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Summary
Studying the effects of Low Intensity Focused Ultrasound (LIFU) to the dorsal posterior insula (dPI) and dorsal anterior cingulate cortex (dACC) on autonomic control using a test to probe the autonomic system. A cold pressor task will be performed pre and post LIFU application. Physiologic recordings will be recorded throughout.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT05834829
Lead Sponsor Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Conditions Autonomic Dysfunction
Enrollment 80 participants
Start Date 2024-02-22
Primary Completion 2026-12-30 (estimated)
Study Completion 2027-12-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-06-08