Understanding how fatigue affects decision-making and effort in daily activities
Behavioral and Neural Representations of Subjective Effort Cost
This study is looking at how feeling tired affects the choices people with major depression make in their daily lives, helping us understand how fatigue influences their decisions and efforts in tasks.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Hugo W. Moser Res Inst Kennedy Krieger NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11310312 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of fatigue on decision-making and effort in daily activities, particularly in individuals with major depressive disorders. By conducting experiments with human participants, the study aims to explore how fatigue evolves over time and influences choices related to effortful tasks. The researchers will utilize computational modeling and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to analyze the relationship between subjective fatigue and decision-making processes. This comprehensive approach seeks to uncover the underlying mechanisms of fatigue and its effects on behavior.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals experiencing significant fatigue, particularly those with major depressive disorders.
Not a fit: Patients without symptoms of fatigue or those not diagnosed with neuropsychiatric conditions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and treatment strategies for managing fatigue in patients with neuropsychiatric disorders.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding fatigue and decision-making, indicating that this approach has potential for significant insights.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- Hugo W. Moser Res Inst Kennedy Krieger — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chib, Vikram S — Hugo W. Moser Res Inst Kennedy Krieger
- Study coordinator: Chib, Vikram S
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.