Understanding how sensory feedback affects movement control in the brain
Official title: Untangling the influence of distinct sources of somatosensory feedback on the neural dynamics of dexterous movement control
Funded at University of California Berkeley · NIH-10909709 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how different types of sensory feedback help the brain control movement, especially for people with conditions like Parkinson's disease or stroke, by observing macaque monkeys as they do tasks that need precise movements, with the hope of finding new ways to help improve movement for those affected.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Berkeley NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Berkeley, United States) |
| Project start | September 13, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,255,340 |
| NIH project number | 1DP2NS142717-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10909709 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals suffering from neurological movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease, stroke, or essential tremor.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with non-neurological conditions or those without movement impairments may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how different types of sensory feedback influence the brain's ability to control movement, particularly in individuals with neurological disorders. By studying macaque monkeys, the researchers will use advanced techniques to record brain activity while the monkeys perform tasks that require precise movements. The goal is to uncover the neural mechanisms behind sensory-motor integration, which is often impaired in conditions like Parkinson's disease and stroke. This understanding could lead to new therapies aimed at improving movement control for affected patients.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to innovative rehabilitation strategies that enhance movement control in patients with neurological disorders.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding sensory-motor integration, but this approach is novel in its specific focus on neural dynamics and feedback mechanisms.
Where this research is happening
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University of California Berkeley
Berkeley, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Khanna, Preeya — University of California Berkeley
- Study coordinator: Khanna, Preeya
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About this research
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