Exploring how fidgeting affects attention and emotions in adults with ADHD

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

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.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

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 it's running

• 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

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.