Understanding how brain connections affect emotional control
Insular Connectomic Mechanisms of Emotion Dysregulation and Neuromodulation
This study is looking at how certain connections in the brain affect our emotions and whether a special treatment called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation can help people who have trouble managing their feelings, so if you’ve ever struggled with emotional control, this research might be for you!
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Duke University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Durham, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11109390 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the brain's insular connections and their role in emotion dysregulation, which affects many psychiatric conditions. It explores how repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation can enhance emotion regulation by examining brain activity patterns in individuals with and without emotional dysregulation. By analyzing the connectivity between different brain regions, the study aims to identify mechanisms that could lead to new treatments for those struggling with emotional control. Participants may undergo brain imaging and stimulation sessions to assess changes in emotional responses.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults over 21 who experience difficulties with emotional regulation and may have psychiatric conditions.
Not a fit: Patients who do not experience emotion dysregulation or are under 21 years old may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to innovative treatments that improve emotional regulation for individuals with various psychiatric disorders.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that neuromodulation techniques like transcranial magnetic stimulation can effectively enhance emotion regulation, suggesting a promising avenue for this study.
Where this research is happening
Durham, United States
- Duke University — Durham, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gerlus, Nimesha — Duke University
- Study coordinator: Gerlus, Nimesha
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.