Understanding how emotions affect impulsivity in bipolar disorder
Affective and Cognitive Mechanisms of Emotion-Based Impulsivity in Bipolar Disorder: Linking Neural Oscillatory Dynamics to Real-World Outcomes
This study is looking at how feelings can affect impulsive actions in adults with bipolar disorder, using special brain scans and real-time check-ins to understand what's happening in the brain during emotional moments, with the hope of finding better ways to help manage impulsivity.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10901978 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the connection between emotional experiences and impulsive behaviors in individuals with bipolar disorder. By using advanced techniques like electroencephalogram (EEG) and ecological momentary assessment (EMA), the study aims to identify the brain mechanisms that contribute to impulsivity during emotional episodes. Participants will include adults across the bipolar spectrum, and the findings could lead to better interventions for managing impulsivity in real-world situations.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder or exhibit subclinical symptoms.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have bipolar disorder or related symptoms may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatments for managing impulsivity in patients with bipolar disorder.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in understanding the relationship between emotional regulation and impulsivity, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sperry, Sarah Havens — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Sperry, Sarah Havens
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.