Understanding how spontaneous brain activity affects perception and decision-making
Predictive Functions and Neural Mechanisms of Spontaneous Cortical Activity
This study is looking at how our brain's natural activity, even when we're not doing anything, affects how we think and feel, especially for people dealing with conditions like schizophrenia, depression, and PTSD.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11085173 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the spontaneous activity of the mammalian cortex, which occurs even without external stimuli. It aims to uncover how these internal brain states influence our perceptions and decision-making processes, particularly in relation to psychiatric conditions like schizophrenia, depression, and PTSD. By using advanced imaging techniques like resting state fMRI, the study seeks to establish connections between spontaneous cortical states and psychiatric diagnoses. The research will also explore the underlying neural mechanisms and circuits involved in these processes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals diagnosed with psychiatric conditions such as schizophrenia, depression, or PTSD.
Not a fit: Patients without psychiatric diagnoses or those with neurological conditions unrelated to the study may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and treatment of psychiatric disorders by identifying how brain activity influences perception.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in linking spontaneous brain activity to perceptual decision-making, suggesting that this approach may yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Stanford, United States
- Stanford University — Stanford, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mitra, Anish — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Mitra, Anish
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.