A Study of the Efficacy of Computerized Cognitive Training on Cognitive Function, Symptoms and Functional Outcome in Children With ADHD.

Region Syddanmark3 sites in 1 country70 target enrollmentFebruary 2013

ConditionsADHD

Overview

Phase: Not Applicable
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: ADHD
Sponsor: Region Syddanmark
Enrollment: 70
Locations: 3
Primary Endpoint: Cambridge Neuropsychological Test Automated Battery (CANTAB): Rapid Visual Information Processing probability of hit.
Status: Completed
Last Updated: 9 years ago

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Sites Similar Trials

Overview

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of computer program C8 on specific cognitive functions, symptoms and functional outcome compared to treatment as usual in children with ADHD. Furthermore, if the effect is sustained 12 and 24 weeks after training. In addition, it will be investigated, whether younger children benefit more from training than older children.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

February 2013

End Date

September 2016

Last Updated

9 years ago

Study Type

Interventional

Study Design

Parallel

Sex

All

Investigators

Sponsor

Region Syddanmark

Responsible Party

Principal Investigator

Aida Bikic

psychologist, Ph.D. student

Region Syddanmark

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

•ADHD- diagnosis
•age 6-13 years
•Patient has access to computer og internet from home
•Informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

•Comorbidity: conduct disorder, autism spectrum disorders, depression, or schizophrenia
•Head trauma or neurological disease
•Intelligence quotient (IQ) \< 80
•Motoric or perceptual handicap
•Medical disease requiring treatment
•No informed consent

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Cambridge Neuropsychological Test Automated Battery (CANTAB): Rapid Visual Information Processing probability of hit.

Time Frame: Assesment after the 8 week intervention

Secondary Outcomes

Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Functions (BRIEF)(After the 8 week intervention)
ADHD-Rating scale(After the 8 week intervention)
CANTAB: Attention Switching Task (AST)(After the 8 week intervention)
Cambridge Neuropsychological Test Automated Battery (CANTAB): Rapid Visual Information Processing(After 8 weeks of intervention)