Understanding how the brain controls movement and its disorders
2025 Meeting of the Society for the Neural Control of Movement
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · NIH-11168252
This study is looking at how our brains control movement and how this can be impacted by conditions that affect movement, with the goal of finding new ways to help people who struggle with everyday activities like walking and talking.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BALTIMORE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11168252 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on the neural mechanisms that govern movement and how these processes can be affected by neurological disorders. It brings together scientists and clinicians to share findings and methodologies related to sensorimotor control, which is essential for everyday activities like walking and speaking. The meeting will explore various interdisciplinary approaches, including neurophysiology and behavioral studies, to enhance our understanding of movement control. By examining both healthy individuals and those with movement disorders, the research aims to identify potential therapeutic strategies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals suffering from neurological disorders such as Parkinson's disease, ataxia, or dystonia.
Not a fit: Patients with non-neurological conditions or those without movement impairments may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatments for neurological disorders that impair movement.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research in the field of neural control of movement has shown promising results, indicating that interdisciplinary approaches can lead to significant advancements in understanding and treating movement disorders.
Where this research is happening
BALTIMORE, UNITED STATES
- JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY — BALTIMORE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: CULLEN, KATHLEEN E — JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: CULLEN, KATHLEEN E
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.