How the brain controls grip strength during different tasks
Influence of Task Complexity and Sensory Feedback on Cortical Control of Grasp Force
This study is looking at how the brain controls grip strength during different activities, and it's designed for people with tetraplegia to help improve their rehabilitation by using special electrodes to better understand how their brains work when they try to grip things.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10927264 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how the brain manages grip strength when performing various tasks, from simple to complex movements. It focuses on understanding the communication between different areas of the brain that help us adjust our grip based on sensory feedback. Participants with tetraplegia will have electrodes implanted in their brains to study these dynamics through a brain-computer interface. By analyzing how the brain responds to different tasks, the research aims to improve rehabilitation strategies for individuals with motor impairments.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with tetraplegia who have limited or no use of their arms and hands.
Not a fit: Patients with intact motor function or those who do not have significant motor control issues may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to enhanced rehabilitation techniques for patients with motor control issues, improving their ability to perform daily tasks.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding motor control through brain-computer interfaces, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Pittsburgh, United States
- University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh — Pittsburgh, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Collinger, Jennifer L. — University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: Collinger, Jennifer L.
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.