Understanding how the brain affects emotions in older adults
Dynamic neural systems underlying socioemotional function
This study is looking at how the brain and nervous system affect emotions in older adults, especially those with memory-related diseases, to help improve understanding and treatment of mental health issues in this group.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11089708 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the neural systems that influence socioemotional functions in older adults, particularly those with neurodegenerative diseases. The approach combines clinical neuroimaging and advanced machine-learning techniques to analyze how emotional symptoms manifest in the elderly. By studying the autonomic nervous system and its relationship with emotional responses, the research aims to uncover insights that could lead to better understanding and treatment of mental health disorders in this population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults experiencing socioemotional symptoms related to neurodegenerative conditions.
Not a fit: Patients who are not elderly or do not have neurodegenerative diseases may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for managing emotional symptoms in older adults with neurodegenerative diseases.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using machine-learning techniques to analyze neuroimaging data, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
San Francisco, United States
- University of California, San Francisco — San Francisco, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Pasquini, Lorenzo — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Pasquini, Lorenzo
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.