Understanding how working memory affects perception and attention
Pupillary working memory for adaptive perception
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO · NIH-11027072
This study looks at how our memory helps us remember and work with information about things we can't see, which is important for tasks like finding objects or following moving things, and it aims to understand how this works in people with different brain conditions.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (LA JOLLA, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11027072 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how working memory helps us maintain and manipulate information about objects and goals when they are not directly visible. It explores the mechanisms that allow our brains to adaptively integrate sensory information with stored memories, which is crucial for tasks like visual search and tracking moving objects. By examining eye movements and pupil responses, the study aims to uncover how these processes are affected in various neurological and psychiatric disorders. The findings could lead to better understanding and treatment of cognitive disturbances.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals experiencing cognitive disturbances or disorders that affect memory and attention.
Not a fit: Patients with stable cognitive function and no history of neurological or psychiatric disorders may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could improve strategies for managing cognitive disorders by enhancing our understanding of memory and perception.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding the relationship between working memory and perception, indicating that this approach has potential for significant insights.
Where this research is happening
LA JOLLA, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO — LA JOLLA, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: KIYONAGA, ANASTASIA — UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO
- Study coordinator: KIYONAGA, ANASTASIA
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.
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