Post by Atticus on Feb 15, 2010 10:59:14 GMT
Not sure if this has been posted anywhere before, but anyway putting it here can't hurt. It is being done by University College London which is a respectable institution and they are still looking for volunteers. There is a small contribution to travel expenses, time etc.
Here's the letter from them:
UCL INSTITUTE OF COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE
Distractibility in ADHD
The aim of the study
The aim of the study is to investigate factors that might affect how well people can pay attention to tasks that they are doing – in particular factors which could make them more easily distracted. We will be looking at these abilities in different groups of people; focusing in particular on the distractibility of people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
Why is the study being done?
Some people seem to find it much harder to concentrate than others and this can make everyday tasks very difficult. People who in many situations are highly distractible may still find that they are able to focus attention more easily than usual on certain tasks or activities. This research aims to explore what determines whether or not people, including those who are highly susceptible to distraction, are able to successfully concentrate. We hope that our findings will inform interventions allowing distractible people to regain control over their attention.
What are the potential benefits?
It is hoped that this research will help the understanding of ADHD and will inform future intervention strategies.
Who can take part?
We are interested in all kinds of people, and would be keen to involve as many people as we can to make the study as representative as possible.
What will the research involve?
Each participant will be seen by one of our researchers, Mr. Alistair Jennings, at University College London division of Psychology and Language. Participation will take approximately one hour and will involve a number of computerised tasks. If you are taking any medication we may ask for details, in order to control for effects this may have on the experiment.
Are there any risks or discomforts?
We do not anticipate any risks to the individuals that participate in this study. Participants will be given an opportunity to ask any questions they have before and after the study and are free to withdraw at any time for any reason.
Who will have access to the research records?
All information collected from you during the course of this research will be kept strictly confidential.
The use of some types of personal information is safeguarded by the Data Protection Act of 1998 (DPA). The DPA places an obligation on those who record or use personal information, but also gives rights to people about whom information is held.
How to contact the researchers
Lavie Attention Lab website: www.icn.ucl.ac.uk/research-groups/Attention-and-cognitive-control-group/index.php
Professor Nilli Lavie
Tel: 020 7679 5404
Email: n.lavie@ucl.ac.uk
Mr Alistair Jennings
Tel: 07983 972 126
Email: alistairjennings@yahoo.co.uk
Here's the letter from them:
UCL INSTITUTE OF COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE
Distractibility in ADHD
The aim of the study
The aim of the study is to investigate factors that might affect how well people can pay attention to tasks that they are doing – in particular factors which could make them more easily distracted. We will be looking at these abilities in different groups of people; focusing in particular on the distractibility of people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
Why is the study being done?
Some people seem to find it much harder to concentrate than others and this can make everyday tasks very difficult. People who in many situations are highly distractible may still find that they are able to focus attention more easily than usual on certain tasks or activities. This research aims to explore what determines whether or not people, including those who are highly susceptible to distraction, are able to successfully concentrate. We hope that our findings will inform interventions allowing distractible people to regain control over their attention.
What are the potential benefits?
It is hoped that this research will help the understanding of ADHD and will inform future intervention strategies.
Who can take part?
We are interested in all kinds of people, and would be keen to involve as many people as we can to make the study as representative as possible.
What will the research involve?
Each participant will be seen by one of our researchers, Mr. Alistair Jennings, at University College London division of Psychology and Language. Participation will take approximately one hour and will involve a number of computerised tasks. If you are taking any medication we may ask for details, in order to control for effects this may have on the experiment.
Are there any risks or discomforts?
We do not anticipate any risks to the individuals that participate in this study. Participants will be given an opportunity to ask any questions they have before and after the study and are free to withdraw at any time for any reason.
Who will have access to the research records?
All information collected from you during the course of this research will be kept strictly confidential.
The use of some types of personal information is safeguarded by the Data Protection Act of 1998 (DPA). The DPA places an obligation on those who record or use personal information, but also gives rights to people about whom information is held.
How to contact the researchers
Lavie Attention Lab website: www.icn.ucl.ac.uk/research-groups/Attention-and-cognitive-control-group/index.php
Professor Nilli Lavie
Tel: 020 7679 5404
Email: n.lavie@ucl.ac.uk
Mr Alistair Jennings
Tel: 07983 972 126
Email: alistairjennings@yahoo.co.uk