Impact of Stimulants and In-Scanner Motion on fMRI Neurofeedback and Task Performance in ADHD

We are currently seeking participants with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder for a study investigating whether sustained attention can be improved with neurofeedback and other attenion-related tasks.

Why are we studying this?

Both the brain and behavior have the potential to be changed in temporary or permanent ways. We want to find out whether brain and/or behavior changes can be produced by neurofeedback, in which an individual’s own brain signals are displayed back to them. Neurofeedback may help healthy individuals or individuals with a disorder like ADHD improve behaviors such as attention.

Related Research

• Real-time fMRI neurofeedback in adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (2017)
• Neurofeedback: One of today's techniques in psychiatry? (2017)
• Network-based fMRI-neurofeedback training of sustained attention (2020)

Who can participate?

Individuals who:

• Are 12 years or older
• Are able to follow written and verbal instructions
• Are able to complete an MRI scan
• Have received an attentional deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnosis
• Follow an ADHD medication regimen

What does participation involve?

1. A 1 hour consent meeting over Zoom
2. Study visits will involve a series of computed-based activities, questionnaires, and an fMRI scan at Two Brookline Place
3. Participants will complete 4 fMRI visits, but this number may vary depending on how suitable our protocol is for each participant.

What do participants receive?

Participants receive a $100 compensation for each study visit. We also reimburse MBTA travel costs and can validate parking.

If you are interested in this study or have any questions, please email CohenLab@childrens.harvard.edu