A Trial of Computer-based Attention-training Systems in Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Tufts Medical Center35 enrolled

Overview

This study examines the efficacy of two computer-based training systems to teach children with ADHD to attend more effectively.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Enrollment

Conditions

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Interventions

Computer attention training systems for children with ADHDBEHAVIORAL

Computer attention training systems for children with ADHD, one with and one without EEG-biofeedback, were delivered via approximately 20 sessions to the participants

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 10 YearsMax age: 15 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * child in 6th, 7th or 8th grade * a diagnosis of ADHD (any subtype) per report of the child's physician * academic achievement at grade level * ability to read in English sufficiently to complete assessments and intervention protocols Exclusion Criteria: * coexisting diagnosis of conduct disorder, pervasive developmental disorder, or other serious mental illness (e.g., bipolar disorder, psychosis)

Locations (1)

Tufts Medical Center / Tufts University

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Changes in ADHD symptoms as reported by caregivers and teachers were measured at enrollment pre-intervention, and then again immediately post-intervention

Time frame: Assessments were administered at enrollment in May-June 2006, and then immediately post-intervention after the 3 month intervention.

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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