Understanding how different types of memory affect schizophrenia
A data-driven reconceptualization of the RDoC construct of working memory: Neural correlates of underlying factors and implications for schizophrenia
['FUNDING_R01'] · STATE UNIVERSITY NEW YORK STONY BROOK · NIH-10775702
This study is looking at how different thinking skills, like paying attention and remembering things, affect working memory in people with schizophrenia, with the goal of finding better treatments based on what we learn about the brain.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | STATE UNIVERSITY NEW YORK STONY BROOK (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (STONY BROOK, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10775702 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the various cognitive abilities that contribute to working memory deficits in patients with schizophrenia. It aims to identify distinct factors such as attentional control and memory retrieval that may be impaired in different patients. By using advanced imaging techniques, the study seeks to uncover the neural correlates of these cognitive abilities, which could lead to more targeted and effective treatments. The approach emphasizes a data-driven analysis to better understand the complexities of working memory in this population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia who experience working memory deficits.
Not a fit: Patients without a diagnosis of schizophrenia or those who do not exhibit working memory issues may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatment strategies for cognitive deficits in schizophrenia, enhancing patients' functional outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in understanding cognitive deficits in schizophrenia, but this study aims to provide a novel and more nuanced approach.
Where this research is happening
STONY BROOK, UNITED STATES
- STATE UNIVERSITY NEW YORK STONY BROOK — STONY BROOK, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: VAN SNELLENBERG, JARED XAVIER — STATE UNIVERSITY NEW YORK STONY BROOK
- Study coordinator: VAN SNELLENBERG, JARED XAVIER
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.