ADHD drug tested on healthy brains: motivation secrets revealed?
NCT ID NCT03190681
First seen May 07, 2026 · Last updated May 07, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how methylphenidate (a drug used for ADHD) changes motivation in 35 healthy adults. Participants completed tasks measuring decision-making, effort, and learning while on the drug or a placebo. The goal was to understand how the drug affects the brain's reward and effort systems, not to treat any disease.
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Centre d'investigation clinique, Institut du Cerveau et de la Moelle
Paris, 75013, France
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