Lobeline Effects on Cognitive Performance in Adult ADHD

Catherine A. Martin; Paul A. Nuzzo; John D. Ranseen; Mark S. Kleven; Greg Guenthner; Yolanda Williams; Sharon L. Walsh; Linda P. Dwoskin

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Lobeline Effects on Cognitive Performance in Adult ADHD

Catherine A. Martin, Paul A. Nuzzo, John D. Ranseen, Mark S. Kleven, Greg Guenthner, Yolanda Williams, Sharon L. Walsh, Linda P. Dwoskin

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Objective: In preclinical studies, lobeline inhibited hyperactivity induced by nicotine and amphetamine, and improved performance and learning in studies utilizing radial-arm maze and spatial-discrimination water maze. This laboratory proof-of-concept study investigated lobeline as a treatment for ADHD symptoms in adults (31.11 ± 7.08 years). Method: Using cognitive tasks and self-report measures, the effects of lobeline (0, 7.5, 15, or 30 mg, s.l.) and methylphenidate (0, 15, or 30 mg, p.o.) were assessed in nine volunteers with ADHD. Results: Evidence suggested that lobeline could modestly improve working memory in adults with ADHD, but no significant improvement in attention was observed. Lobeline administration was associated with mild adverse side effects (nausea). Conclusion: Further investigation of lobeline on working memory may be warranted.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1361-1366
Number of pages	6
Journal	Journal of Attention Disorders
Volume	22
Issue number	14
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/1087054713497791
State	Published - Dec 1 2018

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ADHD
lobeline
methylphenidate

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Developmental and Educational Psychology
Clinical Psychology

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