Using magnetic fields to enhance brain function and motor skills.
Exploring the Parameter Space of High Frequency Magnetic Perturbation in Manipulating Neural Excitability and Plasticity.
This study is testing a new method using magnetic fields to help improve movement skills, starting with healthy people to see if it's safe and effective before looking at how it affects motor performance.
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 ID | NIH-11090181 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates a novel technique called kilohertz Transcranial Magnetic Perturbation (kTMP), which uses oscillating magnetic fields to modulate neural excitability. The approach aims to improve motor skills by applying these magnetic fields at specific frequencies that are relevant to physiological processes. Initially, the research will assess the safety and effectiveness of kTMP in healthy individuals, followed by behavioral experiments to evaluate its impact on motor performance. The project also includes training for a pre-doctoral student in bioengineering, focusing on the development of a setup for measuring motor task performance.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include healthy individuals interested in improving their motor skills or those with neurological conditions affecting motor function.
Not a fit: Patients with severe neurological impairments or those who are not eligible for non-invasive brain stimulation techniques may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new methods for enhancing motor skills and brain function in patients with neurological conditions.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using non-invasive brain stimulation techniques to enhance motor skills, suggesting that this approach may also be effective.
Where this research is happening
El Cerrito, United States
- Magnetic Tides, INC. — El Cerrito, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Labruna, Ludovica — Magnetic Tides, INC.
- Study coordinator: Labruna, Ludovica
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.