Understanding how brain activity affects visual experiences
Large-scale calcium and voltage imaging to illuminate neural mechanisms of visual experience
['FUNDING_FELLOWSHIP'] · STANFORD UNIVERSITY · NIH-10922733
This study is looking at how our brains process what we see, especially after things like strokes or injuries, and how anesthesia affects our senses during surgery, with the hope of finding better ways to help people with conditions like coma or spatial neglect.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_FELLOWSHIP'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | STANFORD UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (STANFORD, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10922733 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the neural mechanisms that underlie visual experiences, particularly focusing on how sensory information is processed in the brain. It aims to explore the effects of neural trauma and stroke on visual perception, as well as the implications of general anesthesia on sensory disconnection during medical procedures. By utilizing advanced calcium and voltage imaging techniques, the study seeks to identify the specific neural activities that contribute to conscious visual experiences. This could lead to a better understanding of disorders like coma and spatial neglect, which currently have no effective treatments.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals who have experienced neural trauma, stroke, or related visual disorders.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions unrelated to neural trauma or visual processing may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new treatment options for patients suffering from visual impairments due to neural trauma or stroke.
How similar studies have performed: While there has been substantial research into sensory encoding, this specific approach using large-scale calcium and voltage imaging is relatively novel and untested.
Where this research is happening
STANFORD, UNITED STATES
- STANFORD UNIVERSITY — STANFORD, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: REDINBAUGH, MICHELLE JORDAN — STANFORD UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: REDINBAUGH, MICHELLE JORDAN
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.
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