Effect of acute Methylphenidate (Ritalin®) dose on visual attention, subjective mood assessments and driving performance
About this study
This project will examine how an acute single dose of Methylphenidate (Ritalin® 10mg) affects visual attention, subjective mood assessments and driving performance. Participants can be aged between 21 and 40 years old, in good health and have a current (valid) full driver's licence (no ‘P’ plates).
What’s involved?
Participants will be asked to attend Swinburne University on three separate occasions:
- one screening session for a maximum of 1.5 hours
- two testing sessions (one week apart) for three hours each.
In each testing session, participants will receive either Methylphenidate (Ritalin® 10mg) or a placebo only. They will be reimbursed for their time and travel for their participation in the study.
Our research ethics and integrity
Our researchers are committed to the highest ethical, professional and scholarly standards. All our studies conform to the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research, Good Clinical Practice and the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research.
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