Understanding how people process threats to improve mental health assessments
Mobile Measures of Threat Sensitivity for Cross-sectional and Longitudinal Assessment
This study is looking for ways to better understand how people react to threats, which can help with conditions like anxiety and PTSD, and it involves using mobile technology to track these reactions over time with lots of participants.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Mclean Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Belmont, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10993578 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing new ways to measure how individuals respond to threats, which is important for understanding various mental health conditions like anxiety and PTSD. By using mobile technology, the study aims to create reliable and sensitive assessments that can capture changes in threat sensitivity over time. Participants will be involved in high-frequency assessments to gather data on their experiences and reactions to threats, allowing for a more nuanced understanding of their mental health. The research will involve a large number of participants to ensure the measures are effective and applicable to diverse populations.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals with anxiety disorders, PTSD, or other psychiatric conditions that involve threat sensitivity.
Not a fit: Patients who do not experience anxiety or related mental health issues may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved mental health assessments and interventions for individuals experiencing anxiety and other related disorders.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using mobile technology for psychological assessments, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
Belmont, United States
- Mclean Hospital — Belmont, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Germine, Laura Thi — Mclean Hospital
- Study coordinator: Germine, Laura Thi
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.