Plain-English translation of NCT07164105 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 research study is testing a new treatment called low-intensity focused ultrasound (LIFU) that uses sound waves to gently stimulate a specific area of the brain involved in processing fear and trauma. The researchers believe this approach may help reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in healthcare workers who have experienced traumatic events on the job. The study will compare the real treatment to a sham (placebo) treatment to see if the sound wave approach actually works.
Healthcare workers like paramedics and emergency room staff often experience traumatic events that can lead to lasting PTSD symptoms. Current treatments don't work for everyone, so researchers are exploring new ways to help by using sound waves to normalize how the brain processes fear and stress.
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You would visit the research clinic several times for brain scans (MRI) and questionnaires about your symptoms. You would wear a special ring that tracks your health data continuously and answer brief daily survey questions on your phone. During one visit, you would receive either the real ultrasound treatment or a sham treatment to a specific brain region—you won't know which one you're getting. Before and after treatment, researchers will repeat the brain scans and questions to measure any changes in your symptoms and brain activity.
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