A personalized approach to brain stimulation for neurological disorders

CRCNS: US-France-Israel Research Proposal: A personalized approach to brain stimulation

NIH-funded research Stanford University · NIH-10909400

This study is exploring new ways to improve brain stimulation treatments for conditions like epilepsy and Parkinson's disease, using computer models to better understand how to target specific brain cells for more effective and personalized care.

Quick facts

Grant typeR01 grant
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionStanford University NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Stanford, United States)
Project IDNIH-10909400 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research aims to enhance deep brain stimulation techniques by developing a systematic framework that improves our understanding of how to effectively stimulate the brain. It utilizes a computational model called The Virtual Brain (TVB) to analyze the effects of stimulation on specific cell types in the brain. By combining experimental methods with advanced computational modeling, the project seeks to predict and test how targeted stimulation can help manage conditions like epilepsy and Parkinson's disease. Patients may benefit from more precise and effective treatments tailored to their individual brain activity.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with neurological disorders such as epilepsy or Parkinson's disease who may benefit from advanced brain stimulation techniques.

Not a fit: Patients with conditions unrelated to neurological disorders or those who do not respond to deep brain stimulation may not receive benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective and personalized treatments for neurological disorders, improving patient outcomes.

How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in using computational models for brain stimulation, indicating that this approach could lead to significant advancements in treatment.

Where this research is happening

Stanford, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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