Driving simulator study for ADHD patients on drug holidays
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study uses a driving simulator to see how ADHD patients’ driving changes when they take a break from their stimulant medication (drug holiday). It may help explain how medication affects driving performance.
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Who can take part
- You are an adult who drives regularly.
- You have been diagnosed with ADHD and currently take stimulant medication (like Adderall or Ritalin).
- You sometimes take a break from your medication (drug holiday) based on your own decision.
- You have very strong eyesight correction (more than +5 or -5) or astigmatism, and you can wear contact lenses for the eye-tracking equipment.
- You do NOT get motion sickness from a driving simulator.
- You are not a professional driver (like a truck or taxi driver) during the study.
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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