Enhancing the understanding of brain connections and their impact on behavior

Improving statistical power for human structural and functional connectomes

['FUNDING_FELLOWSHIP'] · YALE UNIVERSITY · NIH-10903006

This study is looking at ways to make brain scans more reliable so we can better understand how brain connections affect behavior, which could help improve mental health treatments for people like you.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_FELLOWSHIP']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorYALE UNIVERSITY (nih funded)
Locations1 site (NEW HAVEN, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-10903006 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This research focuses on improving the statistical power of neuroimaging studies that explore the connections within the brain and how they relate to behavior. By addressing issues like low signal-to-noise ratios and small sample sizes, the project aims to enhance the reliability of findings in brain-behavior relationships. The researchers will investigate whether using networks derived from the same dataset can provide better insights than using independent networks, potentially leading to more accurate predictions of mental health risks and personalized treatment options.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals interested in understanding brain-behavior relationships, particularly those at risk for mental health conditions.

Not a fit: Patients who do not have any interest in or relevance to brain-behavior relationships may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more reliable predictions of mental health conditions and improved personalized treatment strategies for patients.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in enhancing statistical power through network-based approaches in neuroimaging, indicating that this methodology could yield significant advancements.

Where this research is happening

NEW HAVEN, 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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Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.