Fidgeting and Attentional and Emotional Regulation in ADHD

ConditionADHD
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-30
SponsorUniversity of California, Davis

About this trial

This project will study how fidgeting relates to cognitive and emotional functioning in adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It will determine, in a laboratory setting, whether movement and access to a "fidget device" providing sensory and motor stimulation can improve cognitive and emotional regulation (including on physiological measures) in adult ADHD. The investigators will also acquire pilot data for machine learning analyses to be used in future, large scale studies to identify gestures and touch characteristics associated with improved cognitive and emotional regulation to see if the data can predict and subsequently develop recommendations to improve performance and emotional control in natural settings (e.g., home, office, college classroom) for adult ADHD.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

ADHD

History of fidgeting

Disqualifiers

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

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Fidget ball

Treatment groups

109 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups