Understanding brain responses to improve social connections in schizophrenia
Disrupted neural synchrony during naturalistic perception in schizophrenia: Toward a new biomarker of social dysfunction
This study is looking at how the way your brain reacts while watching videos might be linked to feeling socially disconnected if you have schizophrenia, with the hope of finding new ways to help improve social interactions for people in your situation.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Los Angeles NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10909053 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how differences in brain activity during naturalistic perception, such as watching videos, relate to social disconnection in individuals with schizophrenia. By using advanced imaging techniques like functional MRI, the study aims to identify a new biomarker that could indicate social dysfunction. The goal is to enhance our understanding of how brain responses affect social interactions, which could lead to better interventions for improving social connections among patients. Participants may undergo brain imaging while engaging with dynamic stimuli to assess their neural synchrony.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia who experience social disconnection.
Not a fit: Patients without a diagnosis of schizophrenia or those who do not experience social disconnection may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new strategies for improving social connections and overall quality of life for individuals with schizophrenia.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research in social neuroscience has shown promising results in understanding social dysfunction, suggesting that this approach may yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, United States
- University of California Los Angeles — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Reavis, Eric Andrew — University of California Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Reavis, Eric Andrew
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.