Evaluating innovative technologies for nervous system disorders
Official title: Center for Innovative NeuroTech Advancement (CINTA) - Evaluation Core
Funded at Massachusetts General Hospital · NIH-10919824 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at new technology ideas that could help people with nervous system disorders, and it involves both experts and patients to choose the best projects that could really make a difference in their lives.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Massachusetts General Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2022 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $379,406 |
| NIH project number | 5U54EB033650-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10919824 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals suffering from various nervous system disorders who may benefit from innovative neurotechnologies.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions unrelated to nervous system disorders may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on evaluating proposals for innovative neurotechnologies aimed at addressing significant unmet needs in patients with nervous system disorders. It employs a rigorous, multi-stage review process that combines NIH peer review practices with industry methods to assess and improve project proposals. By involving experts and patients in the evaluation process, the goal is to select projects that have the highest potential for commercial success and positive patient outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to the development of new technologies that significantly improve the diagnosis and treatment of nervous system disorders.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives have successfully utilized similar multi-stage evaluation processes to advance medical technologies, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Schachter, Steven C. — Massachusetts General Hospital
- Study coordinator: Schachter, Steven C.
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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.