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

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
• Interventions: Other: Scientific Brain Training (SBT); Other: Tetris

• Registration Number: NCT02728011
• Lead Sponsor: Region Syddanmark

Brief Summary

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).

Detailed Description

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.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2010-10
• Primary Completion: 2010-12
• Study Completion: 2011-12
• Status Verified: 2016-03
• Study First Submitted: 2016-03-24
• Study First Submitted QC: 2016-04-04
• Last Update Submitted: 2016-04-04
• Study First Posted: 2016-04-05
• Last Update Posted: 2016-04-05

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 18

Inclusion Criteria

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

Exclusion Criteria

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

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Intervention	Scientific Brain Training (SBT)	Scientific Brain Training (SBT)
Controle	Tetris	Tetris

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Activity Perception Questionnaire	7 weeks

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder-Rating Scale	7 weeks
CANTAB: Stockings of Cambridge (SOC) (problems solved in minimum moves)	7 weeks
CANTAB: DMS Delayed Matching to Sample (DMS)	7 weeks
Cambridge Neuropsychological Test Automated Battery (CANTAB) Rapid Visual Information Processing (RVP)(A)	7 weeks

Trial Locations

Locations (2)

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Augustenborg; 🇩🇰 Augustenborg, Denmark

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Aabenraa; 🇩🇰 Aabenraa, Denmark