Understanding how different factors affect individual responses to brain stimulation
Identifying the multi-modal factors that determine individual response to tDCS
This study is looking at how a gentle brain stimulation technique called tDCS can be customized to help people recover from strokes and manage developmental disorders, while also checking how their brains respond during the treatment.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Children's Research Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Washington, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11114926 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) can be tailored to improve outcomes for individuals with various clinical conditions, such as post-stroke recovery and neurodevelopmental disorders. By using advanced neuroimaging techniques like functional MRI, the study aims to identify the factors that influence how different people respond to tDCS treatment. Participants will undergo tDCS while their brain activity is monitored, allowing researchers to gather data on performance changes and brain connectivity. The goal is to better understand the variability in treatment responses to enhance the effectiveness of tDCS for diverse patient populations.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include adults over 21 years old who have experienced a stroke or have neurodevelopmental or psychiatric conditions.
Not a fit: Patients who are under 21 years old or do not have conditions related to stroke, autism, or psychiatric disorders may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more personalized and effective tDCS treatments for patients with conditions like stroke, autism, and schizophrenia.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results with tDCS in various clinical settings, indicating that this approach has potential for significant advancements in treatment.
Where this research is happening
Washington, United States
- Children's Research Institute — Washington, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Stoodley, Catherine J. — Children's Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Stoodley, Catherine J.
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.