Controlling brain activity in primates using advanced stimulation techniques
Data-driven control of primate prefrontal neural activity using patterned microstimulation
['FUNDING_R01'] · NEW YORK UNIVERSITY · NIH-11246097
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
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | NEW YORK UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (NEW YORK, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11246097 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research would be individuals suffering from neurological or psychiatric disorders such as Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, or mood disorders.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions unrelated to neurological or psychiatric disorders may not benefit from this research.
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 performed: 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
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES
- NEW YORK UNIVERSITY — NEW YORK, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: KIANI, ROOZBEH — NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: KIANI, ROOZBEH
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 below.
Conditions: Affective Disorders