๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-07-22

SONATA LIFU for OCD (NCT07728994)

Safety and Feasibility Study of ATTN201 Repeated Subthalamic Nucleus Focused Ultrasound Stimulation for the Treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Phase2 โš™๏ธ Medical Device Protocol Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The study tests ATTN201, an investigational non-invasive headband that delivers low-intensity focused ultrasound (LIFU) to the subthalamic nucleus (STN) as a treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It's a randomized, double-blind, 1:1 (active: sham) study with 40 total participants spanning 12-16 weeks and 14 in-person and remote visits.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Attune Neurosciences โ€” San Francisco, California

Age range: 22 Years to 80 Years

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Attune Neurosciences โ€” San Francisco, California

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (617) 765-7150

Email: giovanna.rocchio@pennmedicine.upenn.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ 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 ยง 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.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—