Improving emotion regulation in bipolar mood disorders
Neuromodulation for Enhancement of Emotion Regulation in Bipolar Mood Disorders
This study is exploring new ways to help people with bipolar disorder manage their emotions better by using special brain imaging and stimulation techniques, with the goal of creating personalized treatments that work more effectively than what’s currently available.
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 ID | NIH-10827395 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates new methods to enhance emotion regulation in individuals with bipolar mood disorders, who often struggle with severe emotional instability. The approach involves using advanced neuroimaging techniques and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to identify specific brain activity patterns associated with emotion dysregulation. By targeting these patterns, the research aims to develop personalized treatment strategies that could help stabilize emotions more effectively than current therapies. The project also includes training for the research team in these innovative techniques to ensure high-quality outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with bipolar mood disorders who experience significant challenges with emotion regulation.
Not a fit: Patients with stable mood disorders or those not experiencing emotion dysregulation may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective treatments for managing emotions in patients with bipolar disorder.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using neuromodulation techniques like TMS for mood disorders, indicating potential for success in this innovative approach.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ellard, Kristen K — Massachusetts General Hospital
- Study coordinator: Ellard, Kristen K
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.