Understanding and detecting fatigue during video meetings
Official title: Detecting Fatigue and Assessing Cognitive Performance in Video-Based Meetings: Integration of Lab, Field, and Machine Learning Approaches
Funded at Tarleton State University · NIH-11043282 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how feeling tired from too many video calls, known as Zoom Fatigue, affects how well people think and feel, especially between men and women, and it’s for anyone who spends a lot of time in online meetings.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R15 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Tarleton State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stephenville, United States) |
| Project start | January 1, 2025 |
| Project end | November 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $419,534 |
| NIH project number | 1R15MH135412-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11043282 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals who frequently participate in video meetings and experience symptoms of fatigue or cognitive decline during these sessions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not engage in video conferencing or do not experience fatigue related to such meetings may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the phenomenon of Zoom Fatigue, which affects individuals during prolonged video conferencing. It aims to analyze how this fatigue impacts cognitive performance and emotional well-being, particularly focusing on differences across genders. Participants will engage in a two-hour live video meeting while their behaviors, cognitive performance, and physiological responses are monitored. Data collected will be used to train machine learning algorithms to develop a tool that can automatically detect signs of Zoom Fatigue.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved mental health and cognitive performance during video meetings for individuals affected by Zoom Fatigue.
How similar studies have gone: While the concept of Zoom Fatigue is relatively new, similar research in fatigue and cognitive performance has shown promising results, indicating potential for success in this area.
Where this research is happening
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Tarleton State University
Stephenville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Baruah, Jonali — Tarleton State University
- Study coordinator: Baruah, Jonali
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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.