Plain-English translation of NCT07094789 on ClinicalTrials.gov โ ยท Source last updated ยท Translation generated ยท How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases โ it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing a newer type of brain stimulation using focused ultrasound โ sound waves directed precisely at specific brain areas โ to help people with treatment-resistant depression. You would receive two sessions of this ultrasound treatment, spaced four weeks apart, followed by four weeks of monitoring to see how well the treatment works and to check for any side effects.
Some people with depression don't get better even after trying multiple antidepressant medications and therapy. This trial exists to see if focused ultrasound can be a safe and effective option for these patients who have exhausted standard treatments.
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You would attend a screening appointment to confirm you qualify for the study. If approved, you would receive two focused ultrasound treatment sessions, performed using an MRI machine to guide the ultrasound precisely to the right brain areas โ the sessions would be four weeks apart. After your second treatment, you would be followed for four weeks with regular check-ins to monitor your depression symptoms, any side effects, and how you're doing overall.
AI-generated summary from trial data ยท Jul 8, 2026 ยท Not medical advice
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