Understanding Impulsive Choices
Timing, reward processing and choice
['FUNDING_R01'] · OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY · NIH-11123413
This project explores why people make impulsive choices, especially those with conditions like ADHD and Borderline Personality Disorder.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (Columbus, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11123413 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
Many people struggle with making impulsive choices, often picking a smaller reward now instead of a larger one later. This kind of decision-making is linked to several conditions, including ADHD and Borderline Personality Disorder. Our goal is to uncover the brain mechanisms behind these impulsive behaviors. We are also looking for ways to help people improve their self-control by developing interventions that focus on how we perceive and use time.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This foundational research focuses on understanding the brain processes related to impulsive choices, which could eventually help individuals living with conditions such as ADHD and Borderline Personality Disorder.
Not a fit: Patients seeking immediate clinical trials or direct treatment options will not find direct benefit from this foundational laboratory research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to new strategies and treatments to help individuals manage impulsive behaviors associated with conditions like ADHD and Borderline Personality Disorder.
How similar studies have performed: Previous work has shown that time-based interventions can successfully reduce impulsive choices and improve time perception in animal models.
Where this research is happening
Columbus, UNITED STATES
- OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY — Columbus, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: VONDER HAAR, COLE — OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: VONDER HAAR, COLE
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.
Conditions: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder