Using brain stimulation to help improve thinking skills after a brain hemorrhage.
Brain Stimulation to Improve Neurocognitive Deficits After Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
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 ID | NIH-11075854 on NIH RePORTER |
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.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who have survived a subarachnoid hemorrhage and are experiencing cognitive deficits.
Not a fit: Patients who have not experienced a subarachnoid hemorrhage or those with severe pre-existing cognitive impairments may not benefit from this research.
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 performed: 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
Boston, United States
- Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chung, David Young — Massachusetts General Hospital
- Study coordinator: Chung, David Young
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.