Understanding how we interpret social cues from faces
Neural Mechanisms of Social Attribution from Faces
['FUNDING_R01'] · STANFORD UNIVERSITY · NIH-11001189
This study is looking at how our brains help us understand people based on their facial expressions, and it's for anyone interested in how we make social judgments from what we see on faces.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | STANFORD UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (STANFORD, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11001189 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the brain mechanisms that allow us to make social judgments based on facial cues. By using advanced recording techniques, the study aims to identify how visual features of faces are linked to our social knowledge over time. Participants may undergo various experimental manipulations to explore how these processes can be affected. The goal is to provide insights into the neural pathways that connect what we see with how we understand social interactions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals with autism spectrum disorder or those experiencing challenges in social interactions.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have social perception difficulties or those without autism spectrum disorder may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance our understanding of social cognition, potentially leading to better interventions for individuals with social perception difficulties, such as those with autism spectrum disorder.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding social cognition through neural mechanisms, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
STANFORD, UNITED STATES
- STANFORD UNIVERSITY — STANFORD, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: PARVIZI, JOSEF — STANFORD UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: PARVIZI, JOSEF
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.