Understanding how focused ultrasound affects brain activity
Explaining the variability in focused ultrasound neuromodulation
This study is looking at how a special type of ultrasound can safely stimulate parts of the brain without needing surgery, and it aims to find out why some people respond better to this treatment than others, so that in the future, it can be tailored to help each person more effectively.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | City College of New York NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10906116 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how focused ultrasound can be used to stimulate deep brain regions without surgery. It aims to understand why different patients may respond differently to the same ultrasound treatment. By examining brain activity patterns before stimulation, the researchers hope to develop a personalized approach to neuromodulation. The ultimate goal is to create a technology that can effectively guide brain activity towards beneficial states.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates include individuals with neurological or psychiatric disorders who may benefit from non-invasive brain stimulation techniques.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have conditions that affect brain function or those who are not suitable for ultrasound treatment may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective non-invasive treatments for neurological and psychiatric conditions.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using focused ultrasound for brain stimulation, but this specific approach to understanding variability is novel.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- City College of New York — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dmochowski, Jacek — City College of New York
- Study coordinator: Dmochowski, Jacek
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.