Advancing noninvasive brain stimulation for neuropsychiatric disorders
Official title: COBRE Center for Neuromodulation (CCN)
Funded at Butler Hospital (Providence, Ri) · NIH-10548168 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at new ways to use brain stimulation to help people with PTSD and OCD feel better, and it's being done by a team of researchers who want to find better treatments for these conditions.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Butler Hospital (Providence, Ri) NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project start | March 1, 2019 |
| Project end | January 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $1,980,539 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM130452-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10548168 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with PTSD, OCD, or other related neuropsychiatric conditions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions not related to neuropsychiatric disorders may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
The COBRE Center for Neuromodulation at Butler Hospital focuses on enhancing noninvasive brain stimulation techniques to treat neuropsychiatric disorders such as PTSD and OCD. This research involves a collaborative effort among junior investigators who will utilize advanced neuroimaging and brain stimulation methods to explore brain circuits associated with various symptoms. By establishing a robust infrastructure and mentorship program, the center aims to foster innovative clinical-translational research that can lead to improved therapies for patients. The research will also support the development of specialized cores for design analysis and neuroimaging.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective noninvasive treatments for patients suffering from neuropsychiatric disorders.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using noninvasive brain stimulation techniques for treating neuropsychiatric disorders, indicating a potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Butler Hospital (Providence, Ri)
Providence, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Greenberg, Benjamin D — Butler Hospital (Providence, Ri)
- Study coordinator: Greenberg, Benjamin D
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.