Could working memory training with computer games be an alternative to stimulant medication for children and adolescents with attention deficits and epilepsy?
Phase 1
- Conditions
- Epilepsy and comorbid ADHD/ADDTherapeutic area: Psychiatry and Psychology [F] - Mental Disorders [F03]
- Registration Number
- EUCTR2013-003731-29-NO
- Lead Sponsor
- SSE, Nevroklinikken, Oslo Universitetssykehus
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- A
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 46
Inclusion Criteria
9-15 years, known epilepsy, ADHD/ADD according to the current diagnostic criteria, boys and girls
Are the trial subjects under 18? yes
Number of subjects for this age range: 46
F.1.2 Adults (18-64 years) no
F.1.2.1 Number of subjects for this age range 0
F.1.3 Elderly (>=65 years) no
F.1.3.1 Number of subjects for this age range 0
Exclusion Criteria
Known depressive reaction/PTSD, more than two anti-epileptic drugs, diagnosis of moderate and severe mental retardation (F.71-F.79 or IQ below 55), medication under review, unstable seizure pattern, unstable life situation, contraindications for methylphenidate.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional clinical trial of medicinal product
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method