Understanding how to remove emotional thoughts from memory
Neural and Cognitive Mechanisms for Removing Emotional Information from Working Memory
This study is looking at how we can help people with mental health issues get rid of negative thoughts from their minds, using brain scans and technology to see how well this works.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Colorado NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boulder, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10922857 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the mechanisms behind removing emotional thoughts from working memory, particularly focusing on negative and intrusive thoughts that often accompany psychiatric disorders. The team will utilize advanced brain imaging techniques and machine learning to objectively measure whether a thought has been successfully purged from the mind, moving beyond traditional self-report methods. By examining how emotional content influences the brain's ability to clear thoughts, the research aims to uncover the neural processes involved in this cognitive function.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals experiencing anxiety or other psychiatric conditions characterized by intrusive emotional thoughts.
Not a fit: Patients who do not experience intrusive emotional thoughts or who have conditions unrelated to emotional regulation may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new therapeutic strategies for individuals struggling with anxiety and other psychiatric disorders by improving their ability to manage intrusive thoughts.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has successfully utilized similar brain imaging and machine learning techniques to study cognitive processes, indicating a promising approach for this investigation.
Where this research is happening
Boulder, UNITED STATES
- University of Colorado — Boulder, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Banich, Marie T — University of Colorado
- Study coordinator: Banich, Marie T
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.