Mapping brain activity and blood flow using advanced wireless technology
A multi-modal wireless oscillator array for high-resolution mapping of neurovascular coupling
This study is working on a new wireless device that can track brain activity and blood flow at the same time, which could help doctors better understand and treat neurological conditions.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Michigan State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (East Lansing, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10516470 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to improve our understanding of how brain activity is linked to blood flow by developing a new wireless device that can simultaneously record brain signals and blood flow data. By combining advanced imaging techniques like fMRI and EEG, the researchers hope to overcome existing challenges related to signal interference and localization. Patients may benefit from this research as it could lead to better diagnostic tools and treatments for neurological conditions. The study involves creating a wireless detector that captures both neuronal activity and vascular responses, providing a more comprehensive view of brain function.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals with neurological conditions such as epilepsy or other brain-related disorders.
Not a fit: Patients without neurological conditions or those who do not require brain mapping may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diagnostic and treatment options for patients with neurological disorders.
How similar studies have performed: While the approach of combining fMRI and EEG has been explored, this specific wireless technology application is relatively novel and untested.
Where this research is happening
East Lansing, United States
- Michigan State University — East Lansing, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Qian, Chunqi — Michigan State University
- Study coordinator: Qian, Chunqi
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.