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NCT05685108
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Optimizing Ultrasound-induced Anti-inflammation in Human Subjects

Sponsor: University of Virginia

View on ClinicalTrials.gov

Summary

This is a feasibility study to determine whether pulsed ultrasound stimulation targeting the splenic nerve or the cervical vagus nerve can elicit an anti-inflammatory immune response in healthy volunteers.

Key Details

Gender

All

Age Range

25 Years - 50 Years

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Enrollment

40

Start Date

2024-09-15

Completion Date

2025-10

Last Updated

2025-07-22

Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Interventions

DEVICE

Ultrasound stimulation intensity

A clinical ultrasound transducer will be placed against the abdomen or neck of an individual in order to administer insonification to the splenic nerve.

DEVICE

Ultrasound stimulation site

A clinical ultrasound transducer will be placed against the abdomen or neck of an individual in order to administer insonification to the splenic nerve and the cervical vagus nerve.

Locations (1)

University of Virginia, Division of Nephrology; Center for Immunity, Inflammation & Regenerative Medicine

Charlottesville, Virginia, United States