Investigating how the brain controls impulsive behavior
Official title: The glucocorticoid receptor as a top-down neuromolecular mechanism of inhibitory control
Funded at University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · NIH-11066089 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how things in our environment can make people with ADHD and substance use issues act on impulse, and it hopes to find out how different parts of the brain work together in these situations to help improve treatments.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project start | January 1, 2025 |
| Project end | December 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $42,545 |
| NIH project number | 1F31DA062446-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11066089 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals diagnosed with ADHD or those experiencing substance use disorders who struggle with impulsive behaviors.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without ADHD or substance use disorders, or those who do not exhibit impulsive behaviors, may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research explores how environmental cues can trigger impulsive behaviors, particularly in individuals with psychiatric disorders like ADHD and substance use disorder. It aims to understand the neural mechanisms behind these behaviors by examining the connections between specific brain regions involved in inhibitory control. By studying both human and animal models, the research seeks to identify how heightened sensitivity to rewards and impulsive actions are linked, potentially leading to new insights into treatment strategies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved interventions for managing impulsivity and related behaviors in patients with ADHD and substance use disorders.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding impulsivity and its neural mechanisms, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Felix, Princess — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Felix, Princess
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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.