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NCT Number: NCT02728011

Pilot Trial Comparing Computerised Cognitive Exercises to Tetris in Adolescents With ADHD

The purpose of this study was to examine the feasibility and efficacy of computerized cognitive exercises from Scientific Brain Training (SBT), compared to the computer game Tetris as an active placebo, in a pilot study of adolescents with Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

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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

14 year–17 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Aabenraa, Aabenraa, Denmark

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About this study

Objective: To examine the feasibility and efficacy of computerized cognitive exercises from Scientific Brain Training (SBT), compared to the computer game Tetris as an active placebo, in a pilot study of adolescents with Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Method: Eighteen adolescents with ADHD were randomized to treatment or control intervention for seven weeks. Outcome measures were cognitive test, symptom and motivation questionnaires.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • a clinical diagnosis of hyperkinetic disorder (F90.0, corresponding to ADHD combined type) (WHO, 1993);
  • age between 14-17 years;
  • IQ > 80.

Exclusion criteria

  • pharmacological treatment other than methylphenidate, dexamphetamine and/or atomoxetine;
  • comorbid conduct disorder, autism spectrum disorders or major depression;
  • history of head trauma or verified neurological disease;
  • motor or perceptual disabilities which prevented the use of a computer;
  • medical illness that required treatment;
  • no access to a computer and internet at home.

Treatment and study plan

Scientific Brain Training (SBT)

Other

Cognitive training

Tetris

Other

Primary outcomes

  1. Activity Perception Questionnaire

    Time frame: 7 weeks

Secondary outcomes

  1. Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder-Rating Scale

    Time frame: 7 weeks

  2. Cambridge Neuropsychological Test Automated Battery (CANTAB) Rapid Visual Information Processing (RVP)(A)

    Time frame: 7 weeks

  3. CANTAB: Stockings of Cambridge (SOC) (problems solved in minimum moves)

    Time frame: 7 weeks

  4. CANTAB: DMS Delayed Matching to Sample (DMS)

    Time frame: 7 weeks

Other outcomes

  1. CANTAB: Spatial Span (SSP)

    Time frame: 7 weeks

  2. CANTAB: Intra-Extra Dimensional Set Shift (IED)

    Time frame: 7 weeks

  3. CANTAB: Spatial Working Memory (SWM)

    Time frame: 7 weeks

  4. Cambridge Neuropsychological Test Automated Battery (CANTAB) Rapid Visual Information Probability of hit

    Time frame: 7 weeks

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Region Syddanmark

Other

Collaborators

  • Region of Southern Denmark

Registry information

Official study title

A Double-Blind Randomized Pilot Trial Comparing Computerised Cognitive Exercises to Tetris in Adolescents With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Important dates

Study start
2010
Primary completion
2010
Study completion
2011
First posted
Apr 5, 2016
Registry last updated
Apr 5, 2016

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