Understanding Brain and Reward in Children with ADHD
An integrative framework of cognitive control and reward modulation in children with ADHD: from brain dynamics to clinical symptoms
This project aims to better understand how the brain's control and reward systems work together in children with ADHD to help improve their daily lives.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11124021 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Children with ADHD often face challenges with focus and self-control, which can impact their school and social interactions. We know that rewards can sometimes help children with ADHD improve their focus and actions. This project will look closely at how the brain's ability to control actions and its response to rewards are connected in children with ADHD. By using advanced brain imaging and computational tools, we hope to uncover the specific brain circuits that contribute to ADHD symptoms.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This project is focused on understanding brain activity in children aged 0-11 years old who have been diagnosed with ADHD or Autistic Disorder.
Not a fit: Patients outside the specified age range or those without a diagnosis of ADHD or Autistic Disorder may not directly benefit from this specific research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to new ways to help children with ADHD manage their symptoms and improve their daily functioning.
How similar studies have performed: While individual aspects of cognitive control and reward have been studied, this project proposes an innovative, multi-component framework to integrate these areas, addressing a current gap in understanding.
Where this research is happening
Stanford, United States
- Stanford University — Stanford, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cai, Weidong — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Cai, Weidong
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.