Understanding the link between education and ADHD in different communities
The biological connection between educational attainment and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in contrasting environments
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF SAO PAULO · NIH-11091533
This project explores how genes and environment together shape the connection between ADHD and educational success in adults from diverse backgrounds.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF SAO PAULO (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (SAO PAULO, BRAZIL) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11091533 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This project aims to understand the biological connections between Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and educational success, such as completing college or avoiding grade failure. Researchers will gather genetic and epigenetic information from 5,000 adults living in different social environments within Brazil. By combining this detailed biological data with information about their life experiences, the team hopes to uncover how both genetic factors and social inequalities influence mental health and educational paths. This work is important because it expands our understanding of ADHD beyond studies primarily conducted in European populations.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this type of research would be adults with or without ADHD who are willing to provide genetic and epigenetic data and information about their educational experiences.
Not a fit: Patients seeking immediate clinical treatment or direct medical intervention for ADHD would not directly benefit from this foundational genetic and epidemiological research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to a better understanding of how ADHD affects education in diverse populations, potentially informing more inclusive support strategies and interventions.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have explored these connections in European populations, but this project is novel in its focus on diverse Brazilian communities and the integration of genetic and epigenetic data in this context.
Where this research is happening
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL
- UNIVERSITY OF SAO PAULO — SAO PAULO, BRAZIL (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: ROVARIS, DIEGO LUIZ — UNIVERSITY OF SAO PAULO
- Study coordinator: ROVARIS, DIEGO LUIZ
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: Accidental Injury, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder