Exploring how exercise can improve self-control in people with schizophrenia
An Acute Exercise Intervention to Ameliorate Behavioral and Neurophysiological Indices of Inhibitory Control Deficits in Schizophrenia: A Mobile Brain/Body Imaging (MoBI) Study
This study is looking at how a short walk can help people with schizophrenia feel better and think more clearly, by checking how their brain and body respond during and after the exercise.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Rochester NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rochester, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11075459 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the effects of a single acute walking intervention on individuals with schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SSDs). Using advanced Mobile Brain/Body Imaging (MoBI) technologies, the study aims to assess changes in behavioral and neurophysiological measures of inhibitory control during and after physical activity. The goal is to determine if exercise can enhance cognitive control and reduce psychosis symptoms, providing insights into the neural mechanisms involved. Participants will engage in tasks while their brain activity is monitored to understand the relationship between exercise and cognitive function.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals aged 21 and older diagnosed with schizophrenia spectrum disorders.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have schizophrenia spectrum disorders or are under 21 years old may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new therapeutic strategies that utilize exercise to improve cognitive control and reduce symptoms in individuals with schizophrenia.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has indicated that physical activity can positively impact symptoms of schizophrenia, suggesting potential for success in this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
Rochester, United States
- University of Rochester — Rochester, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Popov, Victoria Anne — University of Rochester
- Study coordinator: Popov, Victoria Anne
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.