Improving emotion control in people with psychotic disorders
Cognitive Training for Emotion Regulation in Psychotic Disorders
This study is looking at whether a special smartphone app can help people with psychotic disorders get better at managing their emotions over 20 days, and it will compare the results to see if the app really makes a difference.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Georgia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Athens, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10495487 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how a computerized cognitive training program can help individuals with psychotic disorders improve their ability to regulate emotions. Participants will use a smartphone app for 20 days, engaging in exercises designed to enhance emotional working memory. The study aims to compare the effects of this training against a placebo intervention to see if it leads to better emotional regulation and overall clinical outcomes. By focusing on the brain's prefrontal cortex, the research seeks to address a significant gap in current treatments for these disorders.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with psychotic disorders who experience difficulties in emotion regulation.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have a diagnosis of a psychotic disorder or those who do not struggle with emotion regulation may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new therapeutic strategies that significantly improve emotional regulation and quality of life for patients with psychotic disorders.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using cognitive training approaches to improve emotional regulation, suggesting that this method may be effective.
Where this research is happening
Athens, United States
- University of Georgia — Athens, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Strauss, Gregory P — University of Georgia
- Study coordinator: Strauss, Gregory P
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.