Visual Attention in PTSD (PTSD)
| Sponsor: |
New York State Psychiatric Institute |
| Enrolling: |
Male and Female Patients |
| Study Length: |
2 Days |
| Clinic Visits: |
2 |
| IRB Number: |
7464 |
| Contact: |
Aliza Naiman: (917)608-3709 / aliza.naiman@nyspi.columbia.edu |
Emerging research has demonstrated a relationship between visual attention patterns and anxiety disorders, including PTSD. This study is designed to examine these visual attention patterns using eye-tracking A simple device that monitors eye-movements. The study included two sessions conducted approximately 1 week apart, each no longer than 1 hour. In both sessions, you will perform a simple computer task while eye-data will be recorded. Session 1 can be conducted inside an MRI or without scanning. Session 2 has no MRI testing.
This study is closed
Investigator
Yuval Neria, PhD
| Are you under the age of 40? |
Yes |
No |
| Have you ever experienced a traumatic event? (physical or sexual assault, combat, natural disaster, etc.) |
Yes |
No |
| Do you wear bifocal or progressive glasses or contacts? |
Yes |
No |