ACTIVE PROJECTS

GameFit

We are inviting children with traits of ADHD to take part in 12 exergaming sessions over 6 weeks, plus assessment of attention, brain activity, and fitness before and after. Our intervention schedule and activities are co-developed with neurodivergent children and their parents, and the intervention focuses on focus, self-regulation, and physical activity.

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NEAR-KIDS

In this project, we would like to invite children and young people to participate in an EEG study. We aim to get insights of the specific cognitive and neural processes underlying attention and impulsivity control. Such investigation can help scientists better identify tangible markers of attention problems and impulsivility.

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EEBA- A Qualitative Examination of Eating Behaviours in Adults 

The EEBA study aims to gain a better understanding the experience of individuals with binge eating traits. Through an in-depth exploration of their personal experiences and coping strategies, we seek to examine people's perceptions of existing treatment options and explore lifestyle strategies. Results from this study will inform the development of an accessible lifestyle intervention for people with binge eating traits.

Recruitment is now closed, stay tuned for results!

META study- Multi-component Exercise as Treatment for ADHD

The META project is an intervention study with the objetives to evaluate how an exercise programme that combines aerobic and cognitive activities can support children with traits of ADHD. This programme aims to examine the efficacy of multi-component exercise in improving cognition, motor skills, and sleep quality in neurodivergent children.

Recruitment is now closed, stay tuned for results!

In partnership with the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children and University of Bristol, this pre-registered study explores different factors that predict physcial activity participation in individuals with ADHD, evaluates whether higher physcial activity participation predicts better mental health in the long-term in individuals with ADHD, and examines whether the longitudinal relation between physcial activity and mental health to be different between individuals with higher and lower symptoms of ADHD.

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Non Academic Partners