Understanding attention in women and girls with a fragile X premutation allele
Official title: Characterization of the Attentional Profile in Women and Girls with a Fragile X Premutation Allele
Funded at Cuny Graduate Sch and Univ Ctr · NIH-11083944 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how attention works in children and adult women who have a specific genetic condition called the fragile X premutation, and it compares their attention skills to those of similar-aged individuals without the condition to see if there are any differences 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 start | June 1, 2024 |
| Project end | February 14, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $3,000 |
| NIH project number | 3F31HD110151-01A1S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11083944 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are women and girls who are carriers of the fragile X premutation allele.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not carry the fragile X premutation allele are unlikely to benefit from this research.
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 picture of the attentional challenges faced by this population.
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 allele.
How similar studies have gone: While there has been limited research on attention in this specific population, similar studies in related areas have shown promising results in understanding cognitive profiles.
Where this research is happening
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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.