Understanding how distractions affect learning in adolescents
Quantification of Distraction in Academic settings: A Translational Approach
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT DAVIS · NIH-10999217
This study looks at how different distractions affect teenagers' ability to concentrate in school, including both those with and without ADHD, to help find better ways to support their learning.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT DAVIS (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (DAVIS, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10999217 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of various distractions on the ability of adolescents to focus in academic settings. By utilizing innovative methods, including real-time assessments and a framework for understanding attention, the study aims to capture how distractions manifest in everyday learning environments. Participants will include neurotypical adolescents as well as those diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), allowing for a comprehensive understanding of distractibility. The goal is to improve measurement techniques and ultimately enhance educational outcomes for youth.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents, particularly those in 9th grade, including both neurotypical youth and those diagnosed with ADHD.
Not a fit: Patients who are not in the adolescent age group or do not experience distractibility issues may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better strategies for managing distractions in educational settings, improving academic performance for adolescents.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in understanding distractibility through innovative assessment methods, indicating that this approach has potential for meaningful insights.
Where this research is happening
DAVIS, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT DAVIS — DAVIS, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: SCHWEITZER, JULIE B. — UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT DAVIS
- Study coordinator: SCHWEITZER, JULIE B.
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.
Conditions: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder