Projects

Directly measured, objective outcomes are needed for Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) clinical trials for accurate assessment of treatment efficacy. We will conduct in person focus groups of primary caregivers of children between 8-17 years with PWS to review potential options for wearable devices and options for daily diaries/data entry, and use this...

In previous research, Dr. Hall has found that altered internal bodily cues (interoceptive processes), such as pain, itch, and sensual touch, may be involved in skin picking behavior in PWS. Here, he will employ a sophisticated brain imaging method called functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS), which allows brain activity to be measured...