Understanding attention in women and girls with a fragile X premutation allele
Characterization of the Attentional Profile in Women and Girls with a Fragile X Premutation Allele
This study is looking at how attention works in children and adult women who have a specific genetic change called the fragile X premutation, and it wants to see if their attention is different from others as they get older.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Cuny Graduate Sch and Univ Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11043226 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how attention functions in children and adult women who carry the fragile X premutation allele. It aims to identify specific attentional subsystems and how they may change with age. The study will compare these individuals to age-matched controls to determine if there are noticeable attention deficits. By examining biological factors that contribute to attention, the research seeks to provide a clearer understanding of the attentional profile in this population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are women and girls who are carriers of the fragile X premutation allele.
Not a fit: Patients who do not carry the fragile X premutation allele are unlikely to benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better understanding and management of attention-related issues in women and girls with the fragile X premutation.
How similar studies have performed: While there has been limited research on attentional profiles in this specific population, similar studies in related areas have shown promising results in understanding cognitive functions.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Cuny Graduate Sch and Univ Ctr — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Russell-Giller, Shira — Cuny Graduate Sch and Univ Ctr
- Study coordinator: Russell-Giller, Shira
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.