Low Intensity Focused Ultrasound Stimulation in Stroke Patients - Parameter Optimization (NCT07220005)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The goal of this research study is to optimize the parameter of Low-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Stimulation (LIFUS) that is most effective in changing cortical excitability and motor learning skills in patients who suffered a stroke. The researchers hope to answer two questions. * with increasing power, would LIFUS be more effective? * with the same power, what LIFUS timing is the best For Aim 1, the study will compare 8, 4 W/cm\^2 to a zero(sham) stimulation to see if higher power is the better. For Aim 2, the study will compare 500 vs 1000 vs 2000 Hz "timing" to see which one is better.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Duke University Hospital — Durham, North Carolina
Age range: 21 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Duke University Hospital — Durham, North Carolina
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (919) 668-7597
Email: megan.gonzalez@duke.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.