Improving eye tracking methods to diagnose concussions
Official title: Improving the reliability of eye tracking to diagnose concussion
Funded at California State Univ San Bernardino · NIH-10683567 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 start | August 16, 2022 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2021 |
| Award (this year) | $296,639 |
| NIH project number | 7R15NS121788-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10683567 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals who have recently experienced a concussion or mild traumatic brain injury.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with chronic neurological conditions or those who have not experienced a concussion may not benefit from this research.
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.
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 gone: 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
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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
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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.