Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) who are currently taking stimulant medication are needed for a University of Queensland (UQ) study.
Conducted by researchers in the School of Psychology, the study is aimed at children between 7 and 11 years to determine whether stimulant medication affects their impulsivity.
“Recent research suggests that one of the core difficulties for children with ADHD is their inability to control impulsive behaviour,” said Caroline Johnson from UQ’s School of Psychology, who is completing the research as part of her PhD.
Ms Johnson said the study would investigate whether medication affects children’s ability to control impulsive actions through the use of specially designed computer games.
Testing will be conducted in participants’ own homes, and parents will also be asked to answer a brief series of questions regarding the symptoms of ADHD experienced by their child.
It is anticipated that in the future, this research will assist in determining which children are responsive to medication.
As a small token of appreciation for their involvement in the study, parents will be paid $40 at the completion of testing. To register or find out further information, contact the University on 0408 789 139 or email johnson@psy.uq.edu.au).
Media: For more information about this research please contact Caroline Johnson (telephone 0408 789 139 or email johnson@psy.uq.edu.au).
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