Understanding brain communication and its impact on mental health
CRCNS: Multimodal Dynamic Causal Learning for Neuroimaging
This study is looking at how different parts of the brain talk to each other to help us understand mental health issues better, which could lead to improved treatments for people dealing with conditions like anxiety or depression.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Georgia State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10847353 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how different brain regions communicate and the causal relationships that underlie these interactions using advanced neuroimaging techniques like fMRI and EEG. By analyzing brain connectivity networks, the project aims to improve our understanding of mental health disorders and develop better diagnostic tools. The research employs innovative algorithms to infer these networks, addressing current limitations in existing methods. Patients may benefit from insights that could lead to more effective treatments for various psychiatric conditions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals experiencing mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, or schizophrenia.
Not a fit: Patients with neurological conditions unrelated to mental health, such as traumatic brain injury or neurodegenerative diseases, may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diagnostic tools and treatment strategies for mental health disorders.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using neuroimaging to understand brain connectivity, indicating that this approach has potential for significant advancements.
Where this research is happening
Atlanta, United States
- Georgia State University — Atlanta, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Plis, Sergey — Georgia State University
- Study coordinator: Plis, Sergey
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.