Improving working memory in adolescents with deficits
Official title: Modulation of Frontoparietal Dynamics in Adolescent Working Memory Deficits
Funded at Emma Pendleton Bradley Hospital · NIH-11060019 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking for ways to help teenagers who have trouble with their memory by using special brain scans and gentle brain stimulation, hoping to find new ways to boost their memory skills.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Emma Pendleton Bradley Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Riverside, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | April 15, 2022 |
| Project end | March 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $183,914 |
| NIH project number | 5K23MH129853-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11060019 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents experiencing working memory deficits, particularly those with psychological conditions that impact cognitive functioning.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have working memory deficits or those outside the adolescent age range may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how to enhance working memory in adolescents who struggle with memory deficits, a common issue in various psychological conditions. By using advanced brain imaging techniques and non-invasive brain stimulation methods, the study aims to understand and potentially improve the brain's functioning related to memory. Participants may undergo brain scans and receive targeted brain stimulation to observe changes in their memory capabilities. The goal is to develop effective interventions that can help improve cognitive outcomes for affected youth.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new treatments that significantly improve working memory in adolescents, enhancing their overall cognitive function and quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using brain stimulation techniques to improve cognitive functions, suggesting that this approach may be effective.
Where this research is happening
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Emma Pendleton Bradley Hospital
Riverside, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kavanaugh, Brian — Emma Pendleton Bradley Hospital
- Study coordinator: Kavanaugh, Brian
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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.