Award
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health 5R01AT012048-04
Dynamic Evaluation of Neural Mechanisms for Affective Touch: Pathways for Touch-induced Pleasantness and Pain Modulation
Recipient
University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA
Award Amount
$672,840.00
Ceiling
$672,840.00
Awarded
April 29, 2026
Identifier
5R01AT012048-04
Research project funded to study neural mechanisms of affective touch and its role in pain modulation using advanced imaging and machine learning.
Description
This project aims to elucidate the neural pathways involved in affective touch, specifically focusing on how slow stroking and deep pressure influence touch pleasantness and pain modulation. The research will investigate the roles of A- and C-fibers in these processes, utilizing fMRI and machine learning techniques to analyze individual differences and neural mechanisms.