Controlling brain activity in primates using advanced stimulation techniques
Official title: Data-driven control of primate prefrontal neural activity using patterned microstimulation
Funded at New York University · NIH-11246097 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is exploring a new way to control brain activity in real-time, which could help us better understand how the brain works and develop better treatments for conditions like Parkinson's disease and mood disorders, using special electrical stimulation on monkeys to see how it affects their behavior.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | June 16, 2025 |
| Project end | March 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $633,438 |
| NIH project number | 1R01MH141929-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11246097 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research would be individuals suffering from neurological or psychiatric disorders such as Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, or mood disorders.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions unrelated to neurological or psychiatric disorders may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a method to control neural activity in real-time, which is crucial for understanding brain function and creating treatments for neurological and psychiatric disorders. By using advanced stimulation techniques, the researchers aim to predict how these interventions affect brain activity and behavior. The study will involve delivering patterned electrical stimulation to the prefrontal cortex of monkeys and measuring their responses to uncover the underlying principles of brain function. This approach could lead to improved therapies for conditions like Parkinson's disease and mood disorders.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective treatments for various neurological and psychiatric disorders.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown promise in using electrical stimulation for brain control, indicating that this approach could yield significant advancements.
Where this research is happening
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New York University
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kiani, Roozbeh — New York University
- Study coordinator: Kiani, Roozbeh
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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.