Understanding how ADHD affects attention control in adults and children
Official title: Investigating interference-control in ADHD using a novel forced-response method
Funded at University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · NIH-10758598 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how people with ADHD handle distractions while trying to focus on tasks, and it’s designed to help us understand their attention skills better, so if you have ADHD, your participation could really help!
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project start | January 1, 2023 |
| Project end | December 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $195,000 |
| NIH project number | 5R21MH129909-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10758598 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals diagnosed with ADHD, both children and adults, who experience challenges with attention control.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without a diagnosis of ADHD or those who do not experience significant issues with attention control may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how individuals with ADHD manage distractions and interference from irrelevant stimuli. By using a novel forced-response method, the study aims to capture how people with ADHD respond to tasks at different points in time, providing insights into their executive function capabilities. The approach seeks to address previous methodological issues that have led to inconclusive results in understanding interference control in ADHD. Participants will engage in tasks designed to measure their ability to focus amidst distractions, contributing to a better understanding of ADHD symptoms across different age groups.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diagnostic methods and interventions for individuals with ADHD, enhancing their ability to manage distractions.
How similar studies have gone: While there have been numerous studies on ADHD, this novel approach to measuring interference control has not been widely tested, making it a potentially groundbreaking investigation.
Where this research is happening
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University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jonides, John — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Jonides, John
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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.