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

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

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Key information

Conditions

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders Mental Disorders Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Age range

10 year–15 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Tufts Medical Center / Tufts University

Boston, Massachusetts, 02111, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

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)

Treatment and study plan

Computer attention training systems for children with ADHD

Behavioral

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

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.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Tufts Medical Center

Other

Registry information

Official study title

A Randomized Trial of Computer-based Attention-training Systems With and Without Neurofeedback in Children With ADHD

Acronym: CATS

Important dates

Study start: 2006
Primary completion: 2007
Study completion: 2007
First posted: Aug 11, 2009
Registry last updated: Aug 11, 2009

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