Low-Frequency Focused Ultrasound
What is low-frequency focused ultrasound therapy?
Nicklaus Children’s is studying the role of a new technology called low-frequency focused ultrasound in the treatment of children with diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG), a lethal tumor that occurs in the brainstem. The hospital is one of three sites in North America offering this investigational treatment.What happens during the procedure?
Low-frequency focused ultrasound treatment is provided in a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) suite. The patient has a frame device placed on their head that resembles a helmet that helps deliver ultrasound waves through the brain. Chemotherapy is then concurrently administered via intravenous injection. Researchers are hopeful that the addition of low-frequency focused ultrasound will help the chemotherapy agents to better reach the tumor by disrupting the blood-brain barrier that typically protects the brain from some agents within the bloodstream. This study is performed in three cycles spaced out every four to six weeks.Who is a candidate for low-frequency focused ultrasound?
The study is open to children ages 5 to 21 years old diagnosed with diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma.To learn more contact DIPG.ClinicalTrial@nicklaushealth.org.Revisado por: Toba Niazi, MD
Esta página fue actualizada por última vez en: 16/09/2025 12:53:38 p. m.
Instituto de Cáncer y Enfermedades de la Sangre
The Helen & Jacob Shaham Cancer Blood Disorders Institute at Nicklaus Children's Hospital is transforming pediatric cancer care to make sure no child has to leave Florida for leading-edge cancer treatment. Our specialists provide state-of-the-art medical and surgical care for more pediatric cancer patients than any other facility in South Florida, leading the way through investments in groundbreaking research focused on new cures, treatments and diagnostic procedures.
Aprenda Más
Evaluar sus síntomas
Use este sistema de verificación de síntomas para evaluar la gravedad de los síntomas de su hijo, si es necesaria una visita médica, y qué medidas puede tomar para aliviar los síntomas en casa.
Use este sistema de verificación de síntomas para evaluar la gravedad de los síntomas de su hijo, si es necesaria una visita médica, y qué medidas puede tomar para aliviar los síntomas en casa.