Understanding how distractions affect learning in adolescents
Official title: Quantification of Distraction in Academic settings: A Translational Approach
Funded at University of California at Davis · NIH-10999217 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California at Davis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Davis, United States) |
| Project start | September 18, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $748,271 |
| NIH project number | 1R01MH135266-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10999217 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents, particularly those in 9th grade, including both neurotypical youth and those diagnosed with ADHD.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not in the adolescent age group or do not experience distractibility issues may not benefit from this research.
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.
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 gone: 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
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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.
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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.