Tests gentle focused ultrasound for autism in young people
Tests a non-invasive ultrasound device aimed at the thalamus in people with autism.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Low Intensity Focused Ultrasound in ASD
Key facts
- Where
- Charleston, United StatesSee the site
- Phase
- Phase 1
Could this be for you?
Answer for yourself. This is not a decision: only the study team can say whether you can take part.
- Are you between 13 and 25 years old?
Source: NCT07225322, who can take part
Where in United States
- MUSC Brain Stimulation OfficesCharleston, United StatesNo longer taking part
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Medical University of South Carolina
- Trial code
- NCT07225322
- Record updated
- 22 May 2026
- Original description
This study investigates the safety and potential efficacy of personalized, image-guided low intensity focused ultrasound (LIFU) targeting the thalamus in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The study evaluates behavioral, neuroimaging, and electrophysiological outcomes following LIFU stimulation using a non-invasive device.Read full original descriptionShow less
Low Intensity Focused Ultrasound in Autism Spectrum Disorder
This study investigates the safety and potential efficacy of personalized, image-guided low intensity focused ultrasound (LIFU) targeting the thalamus in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The study evaluates behavioral, neuroimaging, and electrophysiological outcomes following LIFU stimulation using a non-invasive device.
Inclusion: Age 13-25; Diagnosis of ASD (DSM-5); Full Scale IQ > 70; Verbal communication; Stable medication for ≥1 month; Ability to consent or assent with guardian consent.
Exclusion: Recent investigational drug/device use; Neurological illness (e.g., epilepsy, TBI); Substance use disorder; MRI or LIFU contraindications; Sensory/motor impairments preventing task completion.