Using magnetic fields to enhance brain function.
Official title: Exploring the Parameter Space of High Frequency Magnetic Perturbation in Manipulating Neural Excitability and Plasticity.
Funded at Magnetic Tides, INC. · NIH-11182116 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is exploring a new way to use gentle magnetic fields to help improve brain function in people with neurological disorders, and we're looking for participants to see how safe and effective this method is compared to the usual treatments.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Magnetic Tides, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (El Cerrito, United States) |
| Project start | August 15, 2022 |
| Project end | July 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $103,750 |
| NIH project number | 3R44NS127667-03S2 |
| Project ID | NIH-11182116 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with neurological disorders who may benefit from enhanced brain function.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions that do not affect neural excitability or plasticity may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates a novel approach to non-invasive brain stimulation using oscillating magnetic fields to improve neural excitability and plasticity. By applying these magnetic fields at specific frequencies, the study aims to enhance brain function in individuals with neurological disorders. The research will involve human participants to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of this new method compared to traditional techniques. The goal is to better understand how these magnetic perturbations can influence brain activity and behavior.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatments for individuals with neurological disorders, enhancing their cognitive and behavioral functions.
How similar studies have gone: While non-invasive brain stimulation has been widely studied, this specific approach using oscillating magnetic fields is novel and has not been extensively tested in clinical settings.
Where this research is happening
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Magnetic Tides, INC.
El Cerrito, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Labruna, Ludovica — Magnetic Tides, INC.
- Study coordinator: Labruna, Ludovica
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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.