Using electrical stimulation to understand how the brain processes visual information
Official title: Electrical stimulation to control feedback modulation of perception
Funded at Mayo Clinic Rochester · NIH-10916500 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is exploring how using electrical stimulation on certain parts of the brain can change the way we see and understand visual information, and it's designed for people interested in how our brains process what we look at.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Mayo Clinic Rochester NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rochester, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $552,810 |
| NIH project number | 5R01EY035533-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10916500 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals undergoing epilepsy surgery who have electrodes placed in the brain for monitoring purposes.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions unrelated to visual processing or those not undergoing epilepsy surgery may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how electrical stimulation can influence the way our brain processes visual information, particularly focusing on the ventral temporal cortex (VTC). By applying stimulation to various brain regions, the study aims to understand how these areas communicate and affect visual perception. The researchers will utilize advanced techniques like stereo-electroencephalography (sEEG) to measure brain activity and simulate how visual signals are processed. This approach could provide insights into the mechanisms of attention and perception in the brain.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new methods for enhancing visual perception and treating visual processing disorders.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown promising results using electrical stimulation to influence brain activity, suggesting that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
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Mayo Clinic Rochester
Rochester, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hermes, Dora — Mayo Clinic Rochester
- Study coordinator: Hermes, Dora
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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.