Transcranial Ultrasound Neuromodulation for Epilepsy: A Novel Method of Disease Modification

Focused ultrasound is a new method approved by the FDA to treat essential tremor and is being investigated in other neurological disorders as well. It uses ultrasound to target precise areas of the brain without surgery. In pilot studies, Dr. Bubrick’s team tested focused ultrasound in a small number of people with epilepsy and showed that it is safe. In this project, they will gather data on the best dose to use in larger studies to see how well the therapy works in suppressing seizures.