Understanding how self-awareness affects social interactions in schizophrenia
Spatial Self Boundary, Interpersonal Distance and Social Impairments in Schizophrenia
['FUNDING_R01'] · VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY · NIH-11089482
This study is looking at how issues with self-awareness affect social interactions for people with schizophrenia, using virtual reality to see how they perceive personal space and connect with others, all to better understand the challenges they face in social situations.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (Nashville, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11089482 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how disturbances in self-awareness impact social interactions in individuals with schizophrenia. By focusing on the concept of the self-other boundary, the study aims to understand how these disturbances complicate social behaviors and lead to isolation. Utilizing immersive virtual reality technology, researchers will explore how individuals perceive their personal space and interact with others. The goal is to identify common mechanisms that contribute to social impairments in schizophrenia, which have not been thoroughly examined before.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia who experience social impairments and self-disturbances.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have a diagnosis of schizophrenia or who do not experience social impairments may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved interventions that enhance social functioning and reduce isolation for individuals with schizophrenia.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific use of immersive virtual reality in this context is novel, previous research has shown success in using technology to study social interactions and self-perception in various populations.
Where this research is happening
Nashville, UNITED STATES
- VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY — Nashville, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: PARK, SOHEE — VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: PARK, SOHEE
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.
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