Investigating how low-intensity ultrasound affects heart function
Official title: Investigation of Cardiac Function Following Low-Intensity Ultrasound Intervention
Run by ShanghaiTech University · NCT06567106 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing whether low-intensity ultrasound can improve heart function and how it affects heart rhythms in participants.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | Men only |
| Enrollment | 6 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | ShanghaiTech University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Shanghai) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 10, 2024 |
| Main results expected | October 10, 2027 |
| Study ends | October 10, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | November 4, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT06567106 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are healthy individuals aged 18 to 65 without significant diseases or chronic conditions.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with existing heart disease or those with implanted electronic devices will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to explore the effects of low-intensity ultrasound on cardiac function by applying ultrasound to participants and monitoring their heart rhythms through electrocardiograms. The study will assess both the primary outcome of heart rhythm and secondary outcomes related to any treatment-related adverse events. All procedures are conducted in accordance with ethical standards and have received approval from the Research Ethics Committee of ShanghaiTech University.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to new non-invasive methods for improving cardiac function.
How similar studies have gone: While the use of ultrasound in medical applications is well-established, the specific approach of this study is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in this context.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy individuals without significant diseases or chronic conditions. * Aged between 18 and 65 years. * Voluntary participation with signed informed consent. * No history of cardiovascular disease. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with heart disease or other conditions that may affect cardiac function measurement. * Individuals with implanted electronic devices such as pacemakers or defibrillators. * Those on medications that significantly alter heart rate, such as beta-blockers, unless under stable control for a specific period. * Individuals at risk of severe complications.
Where it's running
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Bingbing Cheng
Shanghai, China Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Bingbing Cheng, Ph.D.
- Email: chengbb@shanghaitech.edu.cn
- Phone: +8620685173
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.