Understanding visual perception issues in schizophrenia
Deficits of the Early Visual System in Schizophrenia, a Combined Psychophysical, Computational, and Neuroimaging Approach
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL · NIH-10906906
This study is looking at how schizophrenia impacts the way people see things, by comparing the visual skills of those with the condition to those without, to help us understand the brain processes involved in these differences.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BOSTON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10906906 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how schizophrenia affects visual perception by examining the early visual system in patients. It combines psychophysical tests, computational models, and neuroimaging techniques to identify specific visual deficits in areas such as contrast detection, orientation detection, and depth perception. The study involves comparing the visual processing abilities of schizophrenia patients with those of healthy individuals to better understand the neural mechanisms underlying these deficits. The principal investigator, a trained psychiatrist and computational neuroscientist, will undergo additional training in human visual neuroscience to enhance the research's depth and rigor.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia who experience visual perception difficulties.
Not a fit: Patients without a diagnosis of schizophrenia or those who do not exhibit visual perception issues may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and treatment options for visual perception deficits in schizophrenia, enhancing patients' quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding visual deficits in schizophrenia, indicating that this approach has potential for meaningful insights.
Where this research is happening
BOSTON, UNITED STATES
- MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL — BOSTON, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: BABADI, BAKTASH — MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL
- Study coordinator: BABADI, BAKTASH
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.