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Primary Objective:First we need to establish that patients with an eating disorder and healthy controls differ in mental imagery. So, the first aim of our research is to compare the nature and characteristics (emotionality, vividness and perspective…
Investigating and comparing two disorders (i.e., OCD and GD) with phenomenological different types of compulsive behaviors central to their pathology can elucidate common mechanisms of compulsivity in psychiatry - core features- as well as specific…
The present research proposal aims at investigating the distinction between healthy and pathological narcissism. In particular, the role of empathy is studied.The present study is the first in which patients with narcissistic personality disorder…
To map phenomenolocal characteristics of hallucinations and delusions in psychiatric and neurologic patient populations as well as in the general population. By comparing this between all groups, different subtypes of hallucinations and delusions…
The primary objective of the proposed study is to examine the neural substrate of cognitive and social-emotional apathy in patients with schizophrenia. Secondary, we intend to explore the concentration of brain metabolites and structural differences…
To determine the effects, feasibility and costs of a multi-component cognitive behavioural intervention for reducing fear of falling and associated activity restriction in hip fracture patients admitted for geriatric rehabilitation.
The above anounced studies suggest that some abnormalities in the Wnt pathway can be expected to affect development and function of the brain, potentially leading to recognizable behavioural phenotypes. Given the key role of APC in the Wnt pathway,…
To investigate the underpinnings of ADHD and its persistence into adulthood: Through studying genetic factors, in combination with genomic, microbiome, cell-based, neuroimaging, neuropsychological and psychiatric assessment we aim to gain more…
Objective: To test the hypotheses that Feedback Informed Treatment together with treatment as usual will show significant more improvement than treatment as usual alone.
The main objective of the study is to gain insight into the cost-effectiveness of BPR compared to care as usual (CAU) for patients withSMI who have a wish for change in their societal participation. Research questions:1. Is BPR (cost-)effective…
The primary objective of the current study is to (further) investigate the role of reward and punishment sensitivity in Anorexia Nervosa and obesity by examining general and disorder-specific appetitive and aversive biases. The secondary objective…
The main aim of the proposal is to study the processes involved in non-chronic vs. chronic drug seeking behavior in samples of alcohol dependent persons (ADs) and pathological gamblers (PGs) with different levels of chronicity. We thereby rely on…
The main goal of this study is to validate the VR-game as a tool to provoke OCD symptoms and assess OCD symptom severity. The first objective is to investigate whether the VR-game is able to provoke OCD symptoms in OCD patients. The second objective…
The aim of the study is to investigate the neurobiology of Conduct Disorder (CD) in female and male children and adolescents, and examine for sex differences in the phenotype (clinical presentation) of CD, and the relationships between CD and…
Description of cognitive, psychiatric and neuroanatomical profile in adult women with triple X syndrome compared with a group of healthy controls on average of the same age and of the same IQ. IQ is considered as a potential confounder and treated…
1.Social CognitiveA.Do schizophrenia patients, compared to unaffected controls, show impaired social cognition (perceiving, understanding, intentions and emotions of others), especially when it comes to self-other distinction processes (…
The research objective is to investigate the sensitivity, specificity, and predictive values of the delirium monitor based on 4 standardized EEG electrodes who record brain activity.
The overall objective of this study is to identify valid biomarkers for POD/POCD.
Primary ObjectiveIn preparation for a multicentre RCT we want to test the VR SCT for people with psychotic disorders in a feasibility study. We want to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of VR SCT and improve the intervention protocol using…
To systematically unravel the complex victimhood of refugee mothers and their children, and to discern whether children born from sexual violence face even greater challenges. This information will be used to develop resources for professionals…