SOMA - Modulation of Somatosensory Evoked Potentials Using Low-Intensity Focused Ultrasound
Study Basics
Are you a healthy volunteer over the age of 18? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a pilot research study to determine if Low-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (LIFU) can be used to change brain activity caused by somatosensory stimulation.
Study Purpose
This study is being done to test low-intensity focused ultrasound (LIFU). LIFU is a new technique being used to modulate brain activity in many disorders which have a neurological component. The study team is trying to learn more about how this technique can affect the brain activity caused by sensations.
Could this study be right for you?
Eligible participants are:
- Healthy Volunteers
- Age 18 or older
What participants can expect
Study participants will be in this study for about 3 weeks, and they will visit the research site at UCSF Mission Bay about 3 times. The first visit will include a structural MRI used to do safety planning. Visit 2 will be sonicating with NeuroFUS Brainbox and visit 3 will be sonicating with Attune. A follow up phone call will be completed about a week later to ensure there are no side effects.
24-42128: Modulation of Somatosensory Evoked Potentials Using Low-Intensity Focused Ultrasound
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Contact the Research Team if you are interested in participating
Study Personnel
Andrew Krystal, MD
Principal Investigator
Professor In Residence in the UCSF Department of Psychiatry
Carly Demopoulos, PhD
Co-Principal Investigator
Assistant Adjunct Professor in the UCSF Department of Psychiatry
Khaled Moussawi, MD, PhD
Co-Principal Investigator
Associate Professor in Residence in the department of Neurology at UCSF with extensive experience in substance use disorders and neuromodulation. Dr. Moussawi is board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
Kai Woodworth, MS, CCRP
Other Investigator
Senior Clinical Research Coordinator
Catherine Borror, BS, CCRP
Senior Clinical Research Coordinator
Catherine Borror is a Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) through the Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA) with experience in study design and coordination at UCSF working in the Neurology Department.
Sierra Brandts, BS
Clinical Research Coordinator
Sierra Brandts is a Clinical Research Coordinator with experience in neurophysiology from the University of the South.
Ananya Madhusudhan
Clinical Research Coordinator
Ananya Madhusudhan is a Clinical Research Coordinator with experience in Biomedical Engineering from Northeastern University.