Plain-English translation of NCT06178952 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This study is testing a treatment called transcranial pulse stimulation (TPS), which uses gentle ultrasound waves to stimulate the brain without surgery or implants. Researchers want to see if TPS can help people who are still struggling with fatigue and other neurological symptoms months or years after having COVID-19. Half of participants will receive real TPS treatment, and half will receive a sham (fake) treatment so researchers can fairly compare how well it works.
Many people experience lasting fatigue and brain-related symptoms long after recovering from COVID-19, and current treatments don't work well for everyone. This trial is exploring whether this new, non-invasive brain stimulation technique could offer relief for those struggling with these persistent post-COVID symptoms.
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If you qualify, you will attend 3–4 screening appointments within 2 weeks, then receive 5 treatment sessions over 10 days (one session per day, each lasting about 30 minutes). You'll be assessed right after treatment ends, again one month later, and then at 3, 6, 12, and 24 months post-treatment with some shorter check-ins. In total, your active participation will take about 3–4 months, though the study will follow you for 2 years to see if benefits last.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jul 8, 2026 · Not medical advice
Austria
Sponsor
Medical University of Vienna
Enrollment target
~102 participants
Started
January 2024
Primary completion
January 2027
Age range
20 Years – 80 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in December 2025.
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Central contact
Roland Beisteiner, Prof.
Medical University of Vienna
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