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Research Study Detail
| Title: |
AD/HD and Memory: Behavior and Brain Imaging Studies |
| Location: |
Baltimore, MD |
| Organization: |
University of Maryland School of Medicine |
| Description: |
Study participants must be Maryland/DC residents.
Were conducting a brain imaging study on ADHD and working memory in
children ages 8-13 who have the Inattentive Type of ADHD.
Participants will:
- receive a psychological (IQ) evaluation
- perform memory tasks (while we use brain imaging to learn how
children use their brain to memorize information)
- be compensated for their time (parents will also be
compensated)
Children with ADHD-Inattentive Type may show the following symptoms:
- Trouble maintaining attention for extended periods of time
- Daydreaming, getting lost in their thoughts
- Forgetfulness in their daily activities, losing things easily
- Drowsiness, sluggishness, lack of energy
- Difficulty following through and completing tasks they start
- Appearing not to be listening when spoken to
- Easily distracted by things going on around them or easily
confused
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| Contact: |
Wendy Buzy, M.A.; Principal Investigator: Dr. Julie Schweitzer,
University of Maryland School of Medicine |
| Email: |
wbuzy@psych.umaryland.edu |
| Phone: |
(410) 706-4726 |
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