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NCT07573982
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Ultrasonic Debris Clearance to Promote Brain Resilience

Sponsor: Stanford University

View on ClinicalTrials.gov

Summary

This pilot study will evaluate the safety, tolerability, and feasibility of Ultrasonic Debris Clearance (UDC), a noninvasive low-intensity focused ultrasound intervention, in amyloid-positive adults who are asymptomatic but at risk for Alzheimer's disease, or who have mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia. The study is designed to test whether repeated UDC sessions can be delivered safely and feasibly in this population, while also exploring efficacy via biomarkers and clinical measures.

Official title: Safety and Feasibility Trial of Ultrasonic Debris Clearance to Promote Brain Resilience

Key Details

Gender

All

Age Range

18 Years - Any

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Enrollment

15

Start Date

2026-07

Completion Date

2027-07

Last Updated

2026-05-07

Healthy Volunteers

No

Interventions

DEVICE

Ultrasonic Debris Clearance

Ultrasonic debris clearance (UDC) delivered with a 250-kHz low-intensity transcranial ultrasound device for approximately 30 minutes per session across 8 sessions over 4 weeks. The intervention is designed to provide broad transcranial ultrasound exposure to promote glymphatic clearance, with real-time monitoring of transmitted power and matched study procedures including EEG, MRI, blood, and clinical assessments.

DEVICE

sham

Sham procedure matched to the active UDC intervention in schedule, session duration, device setup, and study procedures, but without transcranial ultrasound energy delivery while maintaining participant blinding.

Locations (1)

Stanford University

Stanford, California, United States