We hypothesized that methylphenidate will improve certain aspects of language comprehension and creativity.
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Verkorte titel
Aandoening
Methylphenidate, language, creativity, memory
Ondersteuning
Radboud University Nijmegen
Onderzoeksproduct en/of interventie
Uitkomstmaten
Primaire uitkomstmaten
The primary objective of this study is to investigate the effects of methylphenidate on language processing and creativity, and the role of memory in such relations, through observing the effects of methylphenidate on sentence processing, creativity, and memory tasks.
Achtergrond van het onderzoek
In this study, we aimed to examine the effect of Methylphenidate on sentence comprehension and creativity. This is a within-subject design. Each subject received either a drug or a placebo in one of the testing sessions. We predicted that a low-dosage of methylphenidate could enhance subject sentence comprehension and certain types of creativity thinking.
Doel van het onderzoek
We hypothesized that methylphenidate will improve certain aspects of language comprehension and creativity.
Onderzoeksopzet
The experiment is expected to be completed in 2017.
Onderzoeksproduct en/of interventie
Subjects will receive an oral capsule of methylphenidate or an identically over-coated placebo.
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Wetenschappelijk
Belangrijkste voorwaarden om deel te mogen nemen (Inclusiecriteria)
Healthy volunteers between 18 and 45 years old; Native Dutch speakers.
Belangrijkste redenen om niet deel te kunnen nemen (Exclusiecriteria)
(History of) psychiatric or neurological treatment;
(History of) epilepsy in adulthood;
(History of) drug dependence;
Possible pregnancy or breastfeeding, etc.
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