Investigating how brain stimulation affects memory networks in humans
Official title: Towards causal mapping of episodic memory iEEG networks via multi-method brain stimulation
Funded at University of Chicago · NIH-10933898 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how certain parts of the brain help us remember things, and it involves patients who will receive brain stimulation to see how it affects their memory, with the hope of finding better ways to treat memory problems.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project start | June 11, 2025 |
| Project end | May 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $787,743 |
| NIH project number | 1R61DC021925-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10933898 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates include individuals with episodic memory impairments due to conditions affecting the hippocampus.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with intact memory function or those not affected by hippocampal-related conditions may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to understand how the hippocampus and its connected brain areas influence episodic memory. By using intracranial EEG (iEEG) and brain stimulation techniques, the project will explore the relationship between brain activity and memory performance. Patients will undergo stimulation to observe how it affects their memory, providing insights into the neural mechanisms involved. The goal is to develop better treatments for memory impairments caused by various diseases.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new therapies for individuals suffering from memory impairments.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using brain stimulation techniques to enhance memory, suggesting potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of Chicago
Chicago, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Voss, Joel L — University of Chicago
- Study coordinator: Voss, Joel L
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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.