Understanding how timing and rewards influence decision-making
Official title: Timing, Reward Processing and choice
Funded at Ohio State University · NIH-11063441 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how the timing of rewards influences the choices we make, and it’s inviting people to take part in fun decision-making tasks to help us understand how this works better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ohio State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbus, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | November 4, 2024 |
| Project end | April 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $78,063 |
| NIH project number | 3R01MH085739-13S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11063441 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation would include individuals interested in understanding their decision-making processes or those who experience challenges in making choices.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with no interest in decision-making processes or those who do not engage in tasks involving rewards may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how the timing of rewards affects the choices people make. By examining the relationship between reward processing and decision-making, the study aims to uncover the underlying mechanisms that guide our choices. Patients may be asked to participate in tasks that involve making decisions based on varying reward timings, which could provide insights into behavioral patterns. The findings could help in developing strategies to improve decision-making in various contexts.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance our understanding of decision-making processes, potentially leading to better interventions for conditions that involve impaired judgment.
How similar studies have gone: While the specific approach may be novel, research in related areas of timing and reward processing has shown promising results in understanding decision-making.
Where this research is happening
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Ohio State University
Columbus, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Smith, Travis R — Ohio State University
- Study coordinator: Smith, Travis R
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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.