Understanding and influencing brain activity patterns related to attention and mood disorders
Official title: Characterizing and manipulating large-scale activity in the brain
Funded at Emory University · NIH-11117994 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how certain brain activity patterns are connected to attention and mood issues like ADHD and depression, with the goal of finding new ways to help people improve their focus and manage their emotions better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Emory University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project start | May 1, 2025 |
| Project end | April 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $417,200 |
| NIH project number | 1R21MH140191-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11117994 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or major depressive disorder (MDD).
✕Less likely to help
Patients without attention or mood disorders may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how specific patterns of brain activity, known as quasiperiodic patterns (QPPs), are linked to attention and mood disorders like ADHD and major depressive disorder. Using advanced imaging techniques, the study aims to identify and manipulate these brain activity patterns to better understand their role in these conditions. By exploring how these patterns can be altered, the research seeks to develop potential therapeutic interventions that could improve focus and emotional regulation in affected individuals.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new treatments that enhance attention and mood regulation for patients with ADHD and major depressive disorder.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in manipulating brain activity patterns, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights and therapeutic options.
Where this research is happening
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Emory University
Atlanta, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Keilholz, Shella D — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Keilholz, Shella D
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.