Developing a wearable system to map brain function in monkeys after a stroke
Wearable real-time functional brain mapping for a non-human primate stroke model
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS LAWRENCE · NIH-10873874
This study is testing a new wearable device that can track brain activity in monkeys after a stroke, helping us learn more about how the brain works and heals, which could improve stroke treatment in the future.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS LAWRENCE (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (LAWRENCE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10873874 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating a new wearable imaging system that can monitor brain activity in non-human primates (NHPs) following a stroke. By utilizing advanced photoacoustic imaging techniques, the study aims to overcome the limitations of traditional imaging methods like fMRI, which struggle with motion artifacts and resolution issues in awake animals. The goal is to provide real-time, detailed insights into brain function and recovery processes, which could enhance our understanding of stroke and its effects on brain activity.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research would be individuals who have experienced a stroke or are at risk for stroke, particularly those with conditions similar to those modeled in non-human primates.
Not a fit: Patients who have not experienced a stroke or do not have related neurological conditions may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved methods for studying stroke recovery and developing treatments that could benefit patients with similar conditions.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of non-human primate models in stroke research is established, the specific approach of using wearable imaging technology is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in this context.
Where this research is happening
LAWRENCE, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS LAWRENCE — LAWRENCE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: YANG, XINMAI — UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS LAWRENCE
- Study coordinator: YANG, XINMAI
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.
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