Understanding how attention and inhibition affect eye movement decisions
Official title: Contributions of attentional and inhibitory functioning to saccadic decisions
Funded at University of Colorado Denver · NIH-10652799 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how our ability to pay attention and control our impulses affects how we move our eyes when we look at things, and it's for anyone curious about how we see and react to the world around us.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R15 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Colorado Denver NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | July 1, 2023 |
| Project end | May 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $454,527 |
| NIH project number | 1R15EY035056-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10652799 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals experiencing difficulties with attention or visual processing, including those with cognitive disorders.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with stable visual and cognitive functions who do not experience any attentional or visual processing issues may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how different cognitive functions, specifically attention and inhibition, influence the decisions we make when moving our eyes. By examining individual differences in how long people fixate on objects and their ability to detect peripheral information, the study aims to uncover the mechanisms behind these eye movement decisions. Participants will engage in tasks that measure their reaction times and sensitivity to visual stimuli, providing insights into the cognitive processes involved in saccadic eye movements. The findings could enhance our understanding of visual processing and its variability among individuals.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for diagnosing and treating visual and attentional disorders.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding eye movement dynamics, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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University of Colorado Denver
Aurora, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Leonard, Carly J — University of Colorado Denver
- Study coordinator: Leonard, Carly J
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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.