Non-invasive light stimulation to improve attention in adults

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 study investigates the effects of transcranial photobiomodulation (tPBM) on attention in adults, including those with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Participants will be screened for eligibility using the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale and will be randomly assigned to receive either active tPBM or a sham treatment. The goal is to determine if tPBM can enhance cognitive function and attention in both healthy adults and those with ADHD. The intervention lasts for eight minutes and aims to assess improvements in sustained attention.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* 18 years of age or older

Exclusion Criteria:

* None

Where it's running

• The University of Texas at Austin
  Austin, Texas, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Francisco Gonzalez-Lima, PhD
• Email: UTADHDExperiment@gmail.com
• Phone: (512) 475-8497

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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.