Using magnetic tools to study brain circuits in autism
Official title: Magnetic Modulation on Targeted Neural Circuits in Autism
Funded at State University of Ny,binghamton · NIH-11036060 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is exploring a new way to help people with autism by using magnets to gently change how certain brain circuits work, and it will look at how these changes can improve behavior in animals like mice and monkeys.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | State University of Ny,binghamton NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Binghamton, United States) |
| Project start | March 1, 2024 |
| Project end | March 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $249,000 |
| NIH project number | 7R00MH120279-06 |
| Project ID | NIH-11036060 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders or those who may benefit from targeted neural interventions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without a diagnosis of autism or those who do not respond to neural modulation therapies may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how magnetic neuromodulation can be used to precisely target and modulate neural circuits associated with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). By employing advanced technologies in materials engineering and neurobehavioral science, the project aims to link changes in neural activity to behavioral outcomes. The research will involve both animal models, including mice and non-human primates, to assess the effects of these interventions on behavior. The goal is to develop a new method for understanding and potentially treating ASDs through targeted neural circuit manipulation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to innovative treatments that improve behavioral outcomes for individuals with autism.
How similar studies have gone: While the approach of using magnetic modulation for neural circuits is innovative, similar techniques in neuromodulation have shown promise in other neurological conditions, suggesting potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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State University of Ny,binghamton
Binghamton, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rao, Siyuan — State University of Ny,binghamton
- Study coordinator: Rao, Siyuan
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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.