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NCT Number: NCT01073176

Training Executive, Attention and Motor Skills (TEAMS): Preliminary Studies

Training Executive, Attention and Motor Skills (TEAMS) is a new research program for preschool children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) that attempts to use game-like activities and physical exercise to promote the growth of neural processes that underlie the core features of the disorder (e.g., hyperactivity, impulsivity) as well as associated areas of difficulty (e.g., socialization, motor skills). These activities are implemented at home and in supervised playgroups at no cost to families and are coupled with extensive parental education about ADHD symptoms and associated impairments.

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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

4 year–5 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 1

Primary location

Queens College, City University of New York

Flushing, New York, 11367, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Be at least 4.0 and less than 6.0 years of age;
  • Receive a T-score on the Hyperactivity scale of the Behavior Assessment System for Children, Second Edition (BASC-2) of at least 65 (1.5 SD above the mean) by either teacher or parent rating, and a score of at least 60 (1 SD above the mean) by the other rater;
  • Meet diagnostic criteria for ADHD-C or ADHD-HI as ascertained using the Kiddie-SADS, which will be administered to the parent.

Exclusion criteria

  • Chronic medical illness or is taking systemic medication;
  • Diagnosed neurological disorder;
  • Full Scale IQ below 80 as measured by the Stanford-Binet - Fifth Edition Abbreviated Battery;
  • Diagnosis of autism, pervasive developmental disorder or post-traumatic stress disorder;
  • Determined to be physically aggressive with other children;
  • Parent enrolled in a parent management training program;
  • Not attending school or day

Treatment and study plan

TEAMS (Training Attention Executive and Motor Skills)

Other

Training Executive, Attention and Motor Skills (TEAMS) is a new research program for preschool children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) that attempts to use game-like activities and physical exercise to promote the growth of neural processes that underlie the core features of the disorder (e.g., hyperactivity, impulsivity) as well as associated areas of difficulty (e.g., socialization, motor skills). These activities are implemented at home and in supervised playgroups at no cost to families and are coupled with extensive parental education about ADHD symptoms and associated impairments.

Other names: Cognitive enhancement

Primary outcomes

  1. Daily Diary of Engagement in Games at Home

    Time frame: Weekly during intervention, 1 month follow-up, 3 month follow-up

    Parents complete diaries indicating the games/exercises that they engaged in with their children, as well as the amount of time per day and the degree to which the activities were enjoyable.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Rating Scale IV(ADHD-RS-IV)

    Time frame: Pre intervention, post intervention, 1 month follow-up, 3 month follow-up

    Parent and teacher ratings of ADHD symptom severity

  2. Parent Satisfaction Questionnaire

    Time frame: Post intervention, 1 month follow-up, 3 month follow-up

    Parents rate the palatability of the intervention across a number of dimensions.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Queens College, The City University of New York

Other

Registry information

Acronym: TEAMS

Important dates

Study start
2009
Primary completion
2011
Study completion
2011
First posted
Feb 23, 2010
Registry last updated
Sep 14, 2011

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