Seeking adults ages 18-24 with ADHD to better understand the impact of dance and exercise on the brain and behavior

From: Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise

The study aims to examine the acute impact dance has on young adults with ADHD assessed through brain activity, psychological tests, heart rate, and motor tasks.

The Embodied Brain Lab at Virginia Tech is recruiting young adults with any presentation of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) between the ages of 18 and 24 for a research study. Adults with a formal diagnosis of any presentation of ADHD (Hyperactive-Impulsive, Inattentive, or Combined) and physical activity readiness are eligible. 

What is involved: Study participation will involve two visits lasting 4 to 4.5 hours total. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three 30-minute interventions: dance exergaming (e.g. Just Dance on the Nintendo Switch), stationary biking, or music listening. They will be asked to answer a series of questions, complete psychological tests on a computer, complete a series of balance tests while standing, and have their brain activity and heart rate measured. 

Participants will be compensated up to $125 for their time. If you would like more information about the study, please contact Noor Tasnim at ntasnim@vt.edu.

VT IRB 23-811