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Behavioral and Neural Representations of Subjective Effort Cost
NCT04041154 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
The goal of this proposal is to understand the common and distinct behavioral and neural representations of subjective effort valuation, and how these representations are influenced by fatigue and changes in motivation. It is hypothesized that the brain will use overlapping and distinct neural circuits to represent cognitive and physical effort value, and that fatigue and enhanced motivation will influence the subjective value of effort.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Physical Fatigue
- BEHAVIORAL Cognitive Fatigue
- BEHAVIORAL Rewarding Stimuli
Study Locations (1)
Maryland
- Kennedy Krieger Institute — Baltimore
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 185 participants |
| Start Date | 2018-08-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2029-12-31 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT04041154
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT04041154 describes a study currently listed as recruiting. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 185 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Hugo W. Moser Research Institute at Kennedy Krieger, which has 33 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Fatigue appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions — of which Physical Fatigue is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT04041154 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Maryland. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04041154 about?
NCT04041154 is a clinical study titled "Behavioral and Neural Representations of Subjective Effort Cost". The goal of this proposal is to understand the common and distinct behavioral and neural representations of subjective effort valuation, and how these representations are influenced by fatigue and changes in motivation. It is hypothesized that the brain will use overlapping and distinct neural circu...
What is the current status of trial NCT04041154?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 185 participants. The study started on 2018-08-01. Estimated completion is 2029-12-31.
What conditions does trial NCT04041154 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Fatigue. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04041154?
The interventions under investigation include: Physical Fatigue (BEHAVIORAL), Cognitive Fatigue (BEHAVIORAL), Rewarding Stimuli (BEHAVIORAL). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04041154?
This trial is sponsored by Hugo W. Moser Research Institute at Kennedy Krieger, which has 33 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT04041154 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Maryland. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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