How Our Brains Combine Information from Different Senses
Dynamics of Multisensory Cue Integration
['FUNDING_R01'] · NEW YORK UNIVERSITY · NIH-11118858
This work explores how people use sight, sound, and touch together to understand the world around them, especially when things are moving or changing.
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-11118858 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
Our brains constantly take in information from our eyes, ears, and other senses, even when that information is a little fuzzy or conflicting. This project wants to understand how the brain combines all these different signals to form a clear picture of what's happening. Researchers are looking at how we decide if different sensory cues come from the same event or different ones, and how our confidence in what we perceive changes over time. The goal is to uncover the brain's strategies for making sense of a dynamic, ever-changing environment, which is crucial for everyday activities like driving or playing sports.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This foundational research may eventually benefit individuals experiencing difficulties with sensory processing, such as those with visual impairments or neurological conditions affecting perception.
Not a fit: Patients whose conditions are unrelated to multisensory integration or basic perceptual processing may not directly benefit from this specific research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Understanding how the brain integrates sensory information could lead to better ways to help people with conditions affecting perception, such as those with amblyopia or after a brain injury.
How similar studies have performed: Past work has shown that human behavior often aligns with 'optimal' ways of combining sensory cues, suggesting a strong foundation for this deeper exploration into the brain's mechanisms.
Where this research is happening
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES
- NEW YORK UNIVERSITY — NEW YORK, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: LANDY, MICHAEL S — NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: LANDY, MICHAEL S
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.