Understanding how the brain controls stopping movements
Official title: Cortical and subcortical neurophysiology in terminating movement
Funded at University of Oregon · NIH-10992170 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how our brains help us stop and control our movements, which is really important for daily activities, especially for people with conditions like Parkinson's, ADHD, and addiction, to better understand how these issues affect movement.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Oregon NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Eugene, United States) |
| Project start | December 1, 2023 |
| Project end | November 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $521,457 |
| NIH project number | 5R01NS134772-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10992170 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, ADHD, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or addiction.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without movement control issues or those not diagnosed with the specified disorders may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the brain's ability to stop and control movements, which is crucial for everyday behavior. It focuses on understanding how this ability is affected in disorders like Parkinson's disease, ADHD, and addiction. By using advanced neuroscientific techniques and innovative tasks that go beyond traditional methods, the study aims to uncover the neural networks involved in stopping both discrete and continuous movements. This could lead to a better understanding of the cognitive and motor processes that govern movement control.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatments for disorders that impair movement control.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in understanding movement control through similar neuroscientific approaches, but this study aims to explore new methodologies.
Where this research is happening
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University of Oregon
Eugene, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Swann, Nicole Christiane — University of Oregon
- Study coordinator: Swann, Nicole Christiane
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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.