Understanding how temperature affects touch sensitivity
Official title: Determining a Central Locus for Temperature Modulation of Touch Sensitivity
Funded at Baylor College of Medicine · NIH-11074031 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how different temperatures change the way we feel touch, and it's for people who want to understand more about how our senses work together, especially if they have conditions that affect their sense of touch.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Baylor College of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project start | January 8, 2024 |
| Project end | February 7, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $51,974 |
| NIH project number | 5F31NS135914-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11074031 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals experiencing altered touch sensitivity or those with conditions affecting sensory perception.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have any sensory processing issues or related conditions may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how temperature influences the perception of touch, focusing on the interactions between thermal and tactile sensations. By examining how different temperatures can alter the way we perceive vibrations on our skin, the study aims to uncover the underlying neural mechanisms involved. The research will involve human subjects who will undergo tests to assess their sensitivity to touch under varying thermal conditions. This could lead to a better understanding of sensory processing and its implications for conditions that affect touch perception.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could improve therapies for individuals with sensory processing disorders or conditions that impair touch sensitivity.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding sensory interactions, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ramirez, Juan Carlos — Baylor College of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Ramirez, Juan Carlos
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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.