Amnesia,Test

ADHD

Calling for participants until

06 Nov 2024

Participant type

Age: 16 – 70,Age: 16+,Age: 18 – 35,Age: 18+,Age: 60+ Years,Age: 65+,Age: Under 18,Looking For: Carer / Family,Looking For: General public,Looking For: People living in prison,Looking For: Service Users,Looking For: Staff,Study Type: Group,Study Type: In Person,Study Type: Interview,Study Type: Online,Study Type: Remote,Study Type: Surveys,Study Type: Taking Samples,Study Type: Therapy

Overview

Summary

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  • Diagnosis of  ADHD
  • Aged 18-60
  • Able to give informed consent for participation
  • Fluent in English
  • Willing and able to complete self-reported assessments via smartphone
  • Willing to use either their own compatible Android phone or a study Android phone as their only smartphone during the data collection period
  • Willing to wear the wearable device (EmbracePlus) during the data collection period
  • Not on ADHD medication at the time of recruitment

The upper age limit of 60 years old is given to avoid old-age related illnesses. In addition, it is very rare currently for people aged 60 and above to attend ADHD clinics.

Informant inclusion criteria:

  • A parent, partner or a close friend, as chosen by the participant with ADHD 
  • Aged 18 or over
  • Willing and able to complete web-based questionnaires regarding the participant with ADHD

ADHD group exclusion criteria:

  • Psychosis, currently experiencing a major depressive episode, mania, major drug dependency drug dependency in the last 6 months or a major neurological disorder
  • Recent contact with (psychiatric) acute care (admission, crisis team or liaison team (A&E)) for the last 6 months
  • Any other major medical disease which might impact upon the patient’s ability to participate in normal daily activities (e.g., due to hospitalisations)
  • Pregnancy
  • IQ < 70
  • Does not start ADHD medication following ADHD diagnosis (either due to personal choice or psychiatrist deciding not to prescribe ADHD medication)

Informant inclusion criteria:

  • A parent, partner or a close friend, as chosen by the participant with ADHD
  • Aged 18 or over
  • Willing and able to complete web-based questionnaires regarding the participant with ADHD
As a patient

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