Understanding animal behavior through advanced monitoring techniques
Behavioral quantification through active learning and multidimensional physiological monitoring
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · CARNEGIE-MELLON UNIVERSITY · NIH-10786800
This study is looking at how mice behave in different situations by using advanced technology to track their movements and sounds, and it also wants to understand how their gut health affects their reactions to their surroundings.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | CARNEGIE-MELLON UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (PITTSBURGH, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10786800 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how animals respond to their environment by analyzing their behavior using innovative machine learning techniques. By monitoring various physiological signals and behaviors in mice, such as body position and vocalizations, the study aims to create a detailed toolkit for quantifying complex behaviors. The research will also explore the influence of the gut-brain axis on these behaviors in response to specific environmental challenges. This comprehensive approach will help validate new analytical methods and provide insights into animal behavior.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research would include researchers and clinicians interested in behavioral science and animal models.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in behavioral research or do not have an interest in animal models may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance our understanding of animal behavior, leading to better models for studying human psychological and physiological responses.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in using machine learning for behavioral analysis, indicating that this approach has potential for significant advancements.
Where this research is happening
PITTSBURGH, UNITED STATES
- CARNEGIE-MELLON UNIVERSITY — PITTSBURGH, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: YTTRI, ERIC — CARNEGIE-MELLON UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: YTTRI, ERIC
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.