Understanding how the brain perceives cognitive effort
Subjective Cognitive Effort Indexes Sub-Criticality in the Brain
This study is looking at how the brain's sense of effort impacts decision-making and motivation, especially for people dealing with depression and schizophrenia, to find ways to help them manage their mental energy better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Newark, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10906200 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how the brain's perception of cognitive effort affects decision-making and motivation, particularly in individuals with conditions like depression and schizophrenia. By using advanced imaging techniques such as functional MRI and electroencephalography, the study aims to identify how brain dynamics change under various cognitive loads and conditions. The goal is to understand the mechanisms that lead to increased subjective effort, which can hinder cognitive performance and motivation. This knowledge could inform interventions to help individuals manage cognitive effort more effectively.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals experiencing cognitive challenges related to depression, schizophrenia, or cognitive aging.
Not a fit: Patients without cognitive impairments or those not experiencing significant cognitive effort-related issues may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for enhancing cognitive motivation and decision-making in patients with cognitive disorders.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promising results in understanding brain dynamics related to cognitive effort, indicating that this approach has potential for significant insights.
Where this research is happening
Newark, UNITED STATES
- Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences — Newark, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Westbrook, John Andrew — Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Westbrook, John Andrew
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.