Methylphenidate Does Not Improve Cognitive Function in Healthy Sleep-Deprived Young Adults

BackgroundAbuse of methylphenidate, a treatment of attentiondeficit/hyperactivity disorder, is reported to be increasing among students for the purpose of improving cognition.MethodsA single capsule, containing methylphenidate (20 mg) or placebo, was administered to healthy young adults orally follo...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of investigative medicine 2004-04, Vol.52 (3), p.192-201
Hauptverfasser:	Bray, Christopher L., Cahill, Kevin S., Oshier, Joseph T., Peden, Carmen S., Theriaque, Douglas W., Flotte, Terence R., Stacpoole, Peter W.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Blood pressure Central Nervous System Stimulants - pharmacology Cognition - drug effects Cognitive ability Female Heart rate Humans Male Methylphenidate - pharmacology Placebos Psychological Tests Sleep deprivation Sleep Deprivation - complications Sleep Deprivation - physiopathology Sleep Deprivation - psychology Treatment Outcome Well being Young adults
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