Research
TYPICAL AND ATYPICAL BRAIN DEVELOPMENT (IRB # 5239)
The purpose of this study is to look at differences in the brains of children and adolescents with ADHD versus with Autism Spectrum Disorders with and without hyperactivity to better understand what causes these disorders. For this study we are currently recruiting children between the ages of 7-15 years, who are on the Autism Spectrum.
To learn more about this study and what's involved please view our brochure
For information or to participate, contact us at: 503 418-1897 or neurolab@ohsu.edu
LONGITUDINAL IMAGING STUDY OF ADHD BRAIN DEVELOPMENT (IRB # 6258)
This longitudinal study follows children, ranging in age from 7 to 11, for three years to track the course of ADHD. The goal of this project is to evaluate the brain using new technologies that enable us to determine how the brain sets up its internal connections in relation to ADHD. Achieving this goal would not only give us a deeper understanding of normal development, but also a richer insight into the nature of ADHD. This is not a medication study. Informal clinical feedback is given regarding your child's psychological results.
To participate as a research subject, please contact us
BRAIN NETWORK STRUCTURE IN ADULT ADHD (IRB # 6943)
The purpose of this study is twofold: first to determine the stability of the functional interactions among brain areas in individuals with no history of attention difficulties, and second, to identify the effects of medication state on the organization of the functional interactions among brain areas in people with ADHD. The goal is to use fMRI scans to determine whether the neural networks of adults with ADHD will change from a configuration of local sets of connections (similar to the configuration found in children) when not on stimulant medication, to a more distributed functional configuration (similar to the configuration found in most adults) while on stimulant medication.
To learn more about this study and what's involved please view our brochure
For more information or to participate, contact us at: 503 418-1897 or neurolab@ohsu.eduL
Learn more about other ADHD research opportunities at OHSU
Learn about other studies at OHSU