A Double Blind Crossover Study on the Effect of Methylphenidate on Decision-making Ability of Adults With ADHD Compared to Healthy Adults
- Registration Number
- NCT01124032
- Lead Sponsor
- Shalvata Mental Health Center
- Brief Summary
The study assesses the effect of Ritalin on working memory,attention,and decision-making measures in adults with ADHD and compares it to its effect on healthy adults, in a double-blind crossover design.We hypothesize that Ritalin will result in better performance in all measures,and that the improvement will be greater in the ADHD group.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- UNKNOWN
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 30
Inclusion Criteria
- adults in the age of 21-50
Exclusion Criteria
- People diagnosed with a clinical disorder other than ADD/ADHD that may impair their performance in the tasks used in the study.
- People for whom there is a contra-indication for consuming Ritalin.
- Pregnant women and nursing women;
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- CROSSOVER
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description ADHD adults methylphenidate - healthy adults methylphenidate -
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method TOVA score assessed twice, separated by 1-2 weeks. IGT score assessed twice, separated by 1-2 weeks FPGT score assessed twice, separated by 1-2 weeks SWM score assessed twice, separated by 1-2- weeks digit span score assessed twice, separated by 1-2- weeks
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Shalvata Mental Health center
🇮🇱Hod Hasharon, Israel