Improving eye tracking methods to diagnose concussions
Improving the reliability of eye tracking to diagnose concussion
This study is looking at how tiny eye movements can help doctors better diagnose concussions, and it's for anyone who has had a mild brain injury to see if these eye movements can show the difference between healthy eyes and those affected by a concussion.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R15 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | California State Univ San Bernardino NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Bernardino, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10683567 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the reliability of diagnosing concussions by using eye movements as a potential biomarker. The study will focus on microsaccades, which are tiny eye movements that occur when a person is fixating on a target. By analyzing these movements, researchers hope to distinguish between healthy individuals and those who have experienced a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). Participants will engage in a brief oculomotor task to collect data that could lead to more accurate concussion diagnoses.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals who have recently experienced a concussion or mild traumatic brain injury.
Not a fit: Patients with chronic neurological conditions or those who have not experienced a concussion may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more reliable and objective methods for diagnosing concussions, improving patient outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promise in using eye movements as indicators for concussion, but this approach aims to refine and strengthen those findings.
Where this research is happening
San Bernardino, United States
- California State Univ San Bernardino — San Bernardino, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Brunet, Nicolas M — California State Univ San Bernardino
- Study coordinator: Brunet, Nicolas M
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.