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NCT05839847 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
LIFU for Anxiety Management
A NA study of Anxiety, sponsored by Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
- Active
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 44
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT05839847: Active NA study of Anxiety, sponsored by Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
NCT05839847 is a NA study of Anxiety that is active but no longer recruiting, run by Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. The registered enrollment target is 44 participants, below the 440-participant average among 364 other Anxiety trials with a reported enrollment target (90% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT05839847, a NA study of Anxiety, is active but no longer recruiting, sponsored by Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
- ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 44 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
This study is examining the effects of noninvasive brain stimulation on anxiety. Low-intensity focused ultrasound (LIFU) will be utilized to neuromodulate the brain prior to a task (NPU). Physiological recordings will be taken throughout (EEG, EMG, HR, BP, RR, GSR).
Primary Outcome
Attenuated amplitude of startle reflex during uncertain and predictable threat tasks with lifu compared to sham.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DEVICE Low-intensity focused ultrasound
- DEVICE Low-intensity focused ultrasound - sham
Study Locations (1)
Virginia
- Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC - Roanoke
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 44 participants |
| Start Date | 2023-12-20 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-04-01 |
| Phase | NA |
What the registry record for NCT05839847 still lists
NCT05839847 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 44 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 440-participant average among 364 other Anxiety trials with a reported enrollment target (90% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Anxiety appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Low-intensity focused ultrasound is the first listed.
NCT05839847 reports a single indexed study location in Virginia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT05839847 about?
NCT05839847 is a clinical study titled "LIFU for Anxiety Management". This study is examining the effects of noninvasive brain stimulation on anxiety. Low-intensity focused ultrasound (LIFU) will be utilized to neuromodulate the brain prior to a task (NPU). Physiological recordings will be taken throughout (EEG, EMG, HR, BP, RR, GSR).
What is the current status of trial NCT05839847?
This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 44 participants. The study started on 2023-12-20. Estimated completion is 2026-04-01.
What conditions does trial NCT05839847 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Anxiety.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT05839847?
The interventions under investigation include: Low-intensity focused ultrasound (DEVICE), Low-intensity focused ultrasound - sham (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT05839847?
This trial is sponsored by Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, which has 104 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT05839847 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Virginia. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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