Understanding brain function and neuropsychiatric diseases through advanced imaging and recordings.
BRAIN Integrated Resource for Human Anatomy and Intracranial Neurophysiology
This study is looking at brain recordings from patients having neurosurgery to help us understand how the brain works and how it can be affected by disorders, with the hope that your participation can lead to better treatments for brain conditions.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ut Southwestern Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Dallas, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10505412 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how intracranial recordings from patients undergoing neurosurgery can provide insights into normal brain function and neuropsychiatric disorders. By utilizing a large dataset from over 500 subjects, the study aims to analyze neurophysiological and imaging data to explore the relationships between brain structure and function. The research focuses on improving the accessibility and analysis of this data to answer critical questions about brain connectivity and variability across different ages and conditions. Patients participating in this research may contribute to a better understanding of brain disorders and the development of new treatment strategies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are individuals undergoing neurosurgical procedures who can provide intracranial recordings.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions that do not require neurosurgical intervention may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for neuropsychiatric diseases.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research utilizing similar approaches has shown promise in understanding brain function and disorders, indicating potential for success in this study.
Where this research is happening
Dallas, United States
- Ut Southwestern Medical Center — Dallas, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Pouratian, Nader — Ut Southwestern Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Pouratian, Nader
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.