Understanding how brain mechanisms adapt our behaviors
Official title: A Novel Approach to Crack Neuronal Mechanisms that Shape Computations in the Brain
Funded at Max Planck Florida Corporation · NIH-10472225 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how our brains learn and adapt to new behaviors, especially for people with ADHD and OCD, to find out how we can help improve treatments for these conditions.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Max Planck Florida Corporation NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Jupiter, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 19, 2022 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2022 |
| Award (this year) | $1,737,000 |
| NIH project number | 1DP2NS132108-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10472225 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals diagnosed with ADHD, OCD, or other related brain disorders.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without any neurological or psychiatric disorders may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the neuronal mechanisms that allow our brains to adapt and learn new behaviors, particularly focusing on conditions like ADHD and OCD. By examining how neuronal dynamics and synaptic plasticity work together, the study aims to identify the brain areas responsible for flexible behavior. The approach includes a novel behavioral paradigm and molecular screening methods to explore these interactions. Patients may benefit from insights that could lead to new treatments for brain disorders characterized by inflexible behaviors.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new therapeutic strategies for treating brain disorders that affect behavior.
How similar studies have gone: While the study explores novel methodologies, previous research has shown promise in understanding neuronal dynamics and plasticity, indicating potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Max Planck Florida Corporation
Jupiter, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Inagaki, Hidehiko — Max Planck Florida Corporation
- Study coordinator: Inagaki, Hidehiko
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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.