How the brain responds to challenges in self-control

Adaptive and Maladaptive Neural Network Responses to Inhibitory Challenges

['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE · NIH-10542339

This study is looking at how the brain helps us control our impulses when we're stressed or tempted, and it's for healthy adults who want to understand more about how our thoughts and feelings work together to keep us in check.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_R01']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorUNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE (nih funded)
Locations1 site (Newark, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-10542339 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This research investigates how the brain's networks involved in impulse control react when faced with various challenges, such as stress or competing desires. By studying healthy adults, the researchers aim to understand the interactions between cognitive and emotional systems that affect self-regulation and impulsivity. The study will involve clinical assessments and brain imaging to map how these networks function under different conditions that challenge self-control. The findings could provide insights into the neural basis of impulsivity in mental health disorders.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are healthy adults aged 21 and older who are interested in understanding impulse control and its effects on behavior.

Not a fit: Patients with severe mental health disorders or those not able to participate in cognitive assessments may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for managing impulsivity and related mental health issues.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding impulse control through brain imaging, indicating that this approach may yield valuable insights.

Where this research is happening

Newark, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.

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Conditions: Antisocial Personality Disorder

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