Using financial activity data to understand behavior in bipolar disorder
Financial Activity Data as an Objective Behavioral Marker in Bipolar Disorder: A Feasibility and Acceptance Study
This study is looking at how bipolar disorder affects money habits, especially when symptoms are active, and it wants to help people with bipolar disorder make better financial choices by understanding their spending patterns.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Pennsylvania State University, the NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (University Park, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10835013 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how financial behaviors are affected by bipolar disorder, particularly during symptomatic periods. It aims to collect and analyze real-time financial activity data to identify patterns of impulsive spending and poor financial decision-making. By understanding these behaviors, the study seeks to develop personalized interventions that can help individuals with bipolar disorder maintain financial stability. Participants will be involved in discussions and assessments to explore their financial decision-making processes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with bipolar disorder who experience challenges with financial decision-making.
Not a fit: Patients without a diagnosis of bipolar disorder or those who do not experience financial instability may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved financial management strategies for individuals with bipolar disorder, enhancing their overall quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: While there has been some research on financial behaviors in mental health, this approach using real-time financial data is relatively novel and untested.
Where this research is happening
University Park, United States
- Pennsylvania State University, the — University Park, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Abdullah, Saeed — Pennsylvania State University, the
- Study coordinator: Abdullah, Saeed
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.