Principle Investigator: Daniel Jeanmonod, M.D., Neurosurgical Department, University Hospital Zurich

Award: $100,000

Funding Period: January 1, 2009 – December 31, 2009

Abstract: Our primary goal in conducting this study will be to demonstrate the safety and efficacy of transcranial MR-guided focused ultrasound surgery in producing functional brain lesions for the treatment of chronic functional brain disorders. A total of at least 15 patients will be treated during the funding period, including at least five patients with thalamotomies for chronic pain and at least 5 patients for movement disorders.

Progress Report: Final progress report

Publications:

1. High-intensity focused ultrasound for noninvasive functional neurosurgery

2. Transcranial magnetic resonance imaging-guided focused ultrasound: noninvasive central lateral thalamotomy for chronic neuropathic pain