Visual attention and perception in OCD and anxiety
Visual perception and attention in the obsessive-compulsive/anxiety spectrum: Neurophysiological characterization, predictive value, and computational modeling
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA · NIH-11224091
This project measures how people with obsessive-compulsive or anxiety symptoms see and pay attention to visual information to find objective brain-based markers.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (GAINESVILLE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11224091 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
You would come to the clinic to view visual stimuli while researchers record brain signals (EEG) that reflect sensory processing and attention. They will compare these brain responses with your symptoms and other clinical information from many people with obsessive-compulsive and anxiety-related problems. The team will use a computational model to link the brain measurements to patterns like hypervigilance or perceptual avoidance. The goal is to find reliable, quantitative markers that relate brain activity to real-world symptoms.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Adults experiencing obsessive-compulsive symptoms or anxiety symptoms who can attend in-person visits and complete EEG/visual testing would be ideal candidates.
Not a fit: People without obsessive-compulsive or anxiety symptoms, or those unable to tolerate or complete EEG and visual-task procedures, are unlikely to benefit directly from participation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to objective brain measures that help clarify diagnosis, track severity, or guide treatment decisions for OCD and anxiety.
How similar studies have performed: Related EEG measures and visual-evoked potentials have been useful in psychiatric research, but applying them together with computational models specifically to OCD and anxiety is relatively new.
Where this research is happening
GAINESVILLE, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA — GAINESVILLE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: MATHEWS, CAROL A — UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
- Study coordinator: MATHEWS, CAROL A
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: Anxiety Disorders