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Studies - Adults with ADHD
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Studies / Adolescents/Adults with ADHD
Examination
of Brain Function in Teens and Adults with ADHD
Examination of Brain Function in Teens with Conduct
Problems
Purpose:
The purpose of this study is to examine how ADHD (psychostimulant) medications
affect people’s overall pattern of brain function, with the aim of
better understanding what neural changes lead to ADHD symptom relief. No
new medications are being tested in this study. However, participants must
agree to take a ‘placebo’ (a pill that may or may not contain
an active dose of their own medication) for 2 days prior to some appointments.
Eligibility Requirements:
Teenagers and Adults (ages 12-50) who already have been diagnosed with ADHD.
All participants must have a history of hyperactive/impulsive behavior.
ADHD participants already must be taking one of several common ADHD medications
which works effectively to reduce their symptoms. Pregnant women cannot
participate in this study.
Visit Frequency:
At least three visits are required. The first visit is an interview/cognitive
assessment and will take between 2-3 hours. The second and third visits
test the effect of medications on brain function using EEG, fMRI and cognitive
testing (all of which are safe and non-invasive), requiring approximately
5 hours each visit. Some appointment times are available on weekends.
Compensation:
Participants receive $20.00 per hour for their participation, for a total
of between 10-15 hours in all.
For more information, contact the study research staff
at 545-7545, or email Rebecca Flor at
rflor@harthosp.org
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Examination
of Brain Function in Teens with Conduct Problems
Purpose:
The purpose of this study is to examine brain function in teenagers who
have problems with their behavior (e.g., problems with the law, diagnoses
of ADHD, frequent oppositional behavior, etc).
Eligibility Requirements:
Participants must be teenagers between the ages of 12 and 18 and in generally
good health. Pregnant women cannot participate in this study.
Visit Frequency:
Several visits may be required to complete a psychiatric interview, EEG,
fMRI and neurocognitive testing. All these procedures are painless, non-invasive
methods of assessing brain function. Some appointment times are available
on weekends.
Compensation:
Participants receive $20.00 per hour for their participation, for a total
of between 10-15 hours in all.
For more information, contact the study research staff at
545-7545, or email Rebecca Flor at
rflor@harthosp.org
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