Using brain stimulation to help improve thinking skills after a brain hemorrhage.
Official title: Brain Stimulation to Improve Neurocognitive Deficits After Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Funded at Massachusetts General Hospital · NIH-11075854 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how brain stimulation might help people who have had a subarachnoid hemorrhage improve their thinking skills and overall brain function, with the goal of making life better for those recovering from this type of brain injury.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Massachusetts General Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | April 17, 2024 |
| Project end | March 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $452,217 |
| NIH project number | 5R01NS136224-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11075854 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who have survived a subarachnoid hemorrhage and are experiencing cognitive deficits.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have not experienced a subarachnoid hemorrhage or those with severe pre-existing cognitive impairments may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how brain stimulation can help improve cognitive deficits in patients who have experienced a subarachnoid hemorrhage, which is bleeding in the space surrounding the brain. The study aims to understand the changes in brain connectivity that occur after this type of brain injury and whether targeting these changes can restore cognitive function. By using advanced imaging techniques and therapeutic interventions, the researchers hope to identify effective strategies to enhance recovery and improve quality of life for survivors.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new treatments that significantly improve cognitive function in patients recovering from subarachnoid hemorrhage.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using brain stimulation techniques to enhance cognitive recovery in other types of brain injuries, suggesting potential for success in this area as well.
Where this research is happening
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chung, David Young — Massachusetts General Hospital
- Study coordinator: Chung, David Young
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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.