Exploring how fidgeting affects attention and emotions in adults with ADHD
Can Fidgeting Lead to Enhanced Attention and Emotional Regulation in ADHD?
This study is testing whether fidgeting and using a special fidget device can help adults with ADHD improve their attention and emotions.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 109 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 30 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of California, Davis Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Sacramento, California) |
| Trial ID | NCT04526600 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This project investigates the relationship between fidgeting and cognitive and emotional functioning in adults diagnosed with ADHD. It aims to determine if movement and the use of a specialized fidget device can enhance cognitive and emotional regulation in a controlled laboratory environment. The study will also gather pilot data for future machine learning analyses to identify specific gestures and touch characteristics that correlate with improved cognitive and emotional outcomes. Ultimately, the goal is to develop recommendations for enhancing performance and emotional control in everyday settings for adults with ADHD.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults diagnosed with ADHD who have a history of fidgeting.
Not a fit: Patients currently taking psychoactive medications (except for ADHD stimulants) or those with significant mental health disorders may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into effective strategies for improving cognitive and emotional regulation in adults with ADHD.
How similar studies have performed: While there is some preliminary evidence suggesting movement can enhance cognitive performance in children with ADHD, this specific approach is novel and has not been systematically tested in adults.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * ADHD * History of fidgeting Exclusion Criteria: * Currently taking psychoactive medication, with the exception of stimulant medication for ADHD or medication that can affect heart rate; * Presence of significant depression or psychotic disorders, autism, visual or hearing impairment or any other disorder that may interfere with task performance; and IQ below 85
Where this trial is running
Sacramento, California
- UC Davis MIND Institute — Sacramento, California, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Julie Schweitzer, Ph.D. — UC Davis MIND Institute
- Study coordinator: Jared Borden
- Email: jborden@ucdavis.edu
- Phone: 916-703-0294
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.