Does Neurofeedback and Working Memory Training Improve Core Symptoms of ADHD in Children and Adolescents? A Comparative, Randomized and Controlled Study.
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Attention Deficit Disorder
- Sponsor
- Karolinska Institutet
- Enrollment
- 202
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Conners 3 ADHD-index
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 8 months ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate if neurofeedback and working memory training improves core symptoms of ADHD in children and adolescents.
Detailed Description
This study investigates two types of Neurofeedback (NF), one well-established and well-researched protocol called Slow Cortical Potential NF (SCP), and a newer and less researched, yet popular among private clinicians, the so-called live z-score training (LZT). These methods are compared to working memory training (WMT) and a passive control condition, treatment-as-usual only (TAU). The active conditions (SCP/LZT/WMT) are delivered high frequent, with 5 sessions/week, for a total of 25 sessions. Outcomes measures are taken at Preintervention and Postintervention, as well as at a 6-month follow-up assessment.
Investigators
Sven Bölte
Professor, PhD, head of pediatric neuropsychiatry unit
Karolinska Institutet
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Clinical AD/HD diagnose according to DSM-IV-TR and K-SADS interview, 9-17 years old, unmedicated or under stable medication with stimulants or corresponding since at least one month.
Exclusion Criteria
- •IQ \<70 (WISC-IV or WAIS-IV), clinically instable psychiatric state e.g. severe depression, OCD, self-injurious behaviour, bipolar disorder, severe somatic (neurologic) disease, very limited knowledge in the Swedish language.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Conners 3 ADHD-index
Time Frame: Up to seven months
Presented below are the within-group differences from baseline to 6-month follow up, for the ADHD-index of the Conners-3. Positive numbers indicate symptom improvements. \*The ADHD-index raw score can range from 0-20, with higher score indicating greater symptom severity. The Reliable Change Index (RCI) is 2.88.