Improving brain stimulation techniques to enhance movement after stroke
Optimizing oscillatory epidural electrical stimulation to selectively increase task-related population dynamics in motor areas
This study is looking at how to use special electrical stimulation to help people who have had a stroke regain better movement, by understanding how their brain works when they try to move.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10894652 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on optimizing epidural electrical stimulation to improve motor function in patients who have experienced a stroke. By studying how specific brain activity patterns relate to movement control, the researchers aim to tailor stimulation techniques that can effectively enhance these patterns. The approach involves advanced techniques such as simultaneous neuron recording and customized electrode placement to ensure precise targeting of brain areas involved in movement. The ultimate goal is to develop a more effective treatment for motor disabilities caused by stroke.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who have suffered a stroke and are experiencing motor disabilities.
Not a fit: Patients who have not experienced a stroke or have other unrelated neurological conditions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved rehabilitation strategies for stroke patients, enhancing their ability to regain motor function.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promise in using brain stimulation for motor function recovery, but this approach aims to refine and optimize those techniques for better outcomes.
Where this research is happening
San Francisco, United States
- University of California, San Francisco — San Francisco, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ganguly, Karunesh — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Ganguly, Karunesh
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.