Using magnetic fields to improve brain function and language skills.
Official title: Exploring the Parameter Space of High Frequency Magnetic Perturbation in Manipulating Neural Excitability and Plasticity.
Funded at Magnetic Tides, INC. · NIH-11084210 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is exploring a new method using magnetic fields to help improve movement and language skills, especially for people with receptive aphasia, starting with healthy volunteers to ensure it's safe and effective before helping those with language challenges.
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 | 3R44NS127667-03S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11084210 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals experiencing receptive aphasia or other language-related impairments.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with severe cognitive impairments or those not experiencing language difficulties may not benefit from this research.
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 enhance motor skills and improve language tasks, particularly for individuals with receptive aphasia. Initially, the research will assess the safety and effectiveness of this technique in healthy participants before applying it to those with language impairments. The study also includes market research to understand the needs of rehabilitation practitioners.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new treatments that significantly improve language and motor skills in patients with neurological conditions.
How similar studies have gone: While the approach is innovative, similar techniques in non-invasive brain stimulation have shown promise in enhancing cognitive functions, suggesting potential for success.
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.