RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT04940663

Neurobehavioral Mechanisms of Social Isolation and Loneliness in Serious Mental Illness


Sponsor

Massachusetts General Hospital

Enrollment

120 participants

Start Date

Jul 13, 2022

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The proposed research will test the hypothesis that objective social isolation and loneliness are linked to neurobehavioral mechanisms involved in social perception and motivation in individuals with and without serious mental illness. Moreover, it will investigate the specific dynamic interactions among these experiences in daily life and how they, and their neurobehavioral predictors, are linked to day-to-day functioning. The findings of this project could provide novel targets for therapeutics aimed at improving functioning and overall quality of life in individuals with serious mental illnesses, as well as quantitative phenotypes for use in early detection efforts.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 55 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study uses brain imaging (MRI) to investigate why social isolation and loneliness are so common and harmful in people with serious mental illnesses such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, to help develop better treatments. **You may be eligible if...** - You are between 18 and 55 years old - You have been diagnosed with a psychotic disorder (such as schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder) or a mood disorder (such as bipolar disorder or major depression) - You are proficient in English **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have a neurological disorder (such as epilepsy or brain injury) - You have a current substance use disorder (within the past 6 months) - Your medication has recently changed or you are having a major symptom flare-up - You have metal implants, claustrophobia, or other reasons you cannot safely have an MRI Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALEMA

Participants will complete surveys about their feelings and social habits through a smartphone app (EMA)


Locations(1)

Massachusetts General Hospital

Charlestown, Massachusetts, United States

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