Flexible carbon fiber nerve cuff and cortical array for neural recording and stimulation
Official title: The development of a flexible carbon fiber penetrating nerve cuff and cortical array for neural recording, stimulation, and neurochemical detection
Funded at Spike Neuro LLC · NIH-11330548 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A project to develop bendable carbon fiber neural electrodes that can record and stimulate brain activity safely over time.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Spike Neuro LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project start | June 1, 2025 |
| Project end | November 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $173,801 |
| NIH project number | 5R41MH141906-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11330548 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable to a specific patient group; the technology is at the device-development stage.
✕Less likely to help
No direct patient benefit until later stages when devices are used in trials or clinical settings.
What this research studies
This grant focuses on making flexible carbon fiber neural electrodes that can be inserted into brain tissue or nerves with less damage and better stability. It aims to connect these tiny, safe fibers to a flexible electronics interface, reducing tissue irritation and improving long-term signal quality. If successful, this technology could advance understanding and treatment of neurological and psychiatric conditions by enabling more reliable brain recordings and targeted stimulation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Could enable safer, longer-lasting brain interfaces for research and potential clinical applications.
How similar studies have gone: Previous carbon fiber electrode work shows good biocompatibility and recording quality, but integration with flexible interfaces is still being developed.
Where this research is happening
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Spike Neuro LLC
Ann Arbor, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Boyer, Aidan — Spike Neuro LLC
- Study coordinator: Boyer, Aidan
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.