Monitoring brain chemicals in real-time to understand mental health disorders
Commercialization of Enzyme Modified Carbon-Fiber Electrodes Paired with Voltammetry for Simultaneous Real-Time Monitoring of Electroactive and Non-Electroactive Species at Discrete Brain Locations
This study is working on new sensors that can track different brain chemicals at the same time to help us understand how they affect mental health, which could lead to better treatments for conditions like anxiety or depression.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Pinnacle Technology, INC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lawrence, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10704151 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing advanced sensors that can monitor multiple brain chemicals simultaneously in real-time. By using innovative carbon-fiber electrodes and voltammetry techniques, the project aims to provide insights into how various neurochemicals interact and fluctuate in relation to one another. This could lead to a better understanding of the neurochemical basis of mental health disorders, which is crucial for developing effective treatments. The research will involve creating sensors that can measure important substances like dopamine, glucose, and lactate at very small scales within the brain.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who are experiencing mental health disorders.
Not a fit: Patients who are under 21 years old or do not have any mental health disorders may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for mental health disorders.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in using similar technologies for monitoring brain activity, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
Lawrence, United States
- Pinnacle Technology, INC — Lawrence, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Johnson, David a — Pinnacle Technology, INC
- Study coordinator: Johnson, David a
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.