Test of Adderall’s short-term effects in college students with ADHD
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study measures how stimulant medication (Adderall) affects college students with ADHD in the short term. It compares people with ADHD to students without ADHD to see what changes you may notice during the study.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18–29 and currently enrolled in a 2-year or 4-year college
- You can speak English as your native language
- If you have ADHD: you’ve been diagnosed with ADHD and report enough ADHD inattention symptoms on a questionnaire
- If you do not have ADHD: you’ve never been diagnosed with ADHD and you must meet the questionnaire symptom limits
- You must be able to safely do moderate exercise and have no medical reasons you can’t
- You must be willing to avoid certain medicines/drugs (and follow caffeine and nicotine rules), and take study medication in the lab
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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