Understanding how motor learning affects people with psychosis
Official title: Longitudinal Assessment of Distinct Motor Learning Processes to Inform Mechanistic Models of Sensorimotor Function in Psychosis
Funded at Trustees of Indiana University · NIH-10984412 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how learning to move and use your body might be connected to symptoms like delusions and hallucinations in people with psychosis, with the hope of finding new ways to help improve treatment for these symptoms.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Trustees of Indiana University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bloomington, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $202,840 |
| NIH project number | 1K23MH135215-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10984412 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with psychosis who experience motor disturbances.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without a diagnosis of psychosis or those who do not exhibit motor learning deficits may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the relationship between motor learning processes and psychotic symptoms in individuals diagnosed with psychosis. By examining how sensorimotor functions are altered in these patients, the study aims to identify the underlying mechanisms that contribute to symptoms like delusions and hallucinations. The approach includes longitudinal assessments and advanced computerized models to analyze motor learning and its impact on behavior. This research seeks to bridge critical knowledge gaps that could lead to new treatment targets for psychosis.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved interventions for patients with psychosis by targeting motor learning processes.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown promising results in understanding the link between motor functions and psychiatric symptoms, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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Trustees of Indiana University
Bloomington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Moussa-Tooks, Alexandra — Trustees of Indiana University
- Study coordinator: Moussa-Tooks, Alexandra
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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.