A Trial of Computer-based Attention-training Systems in Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) (CATS)

Tufts University

Status: Completed

Conditions: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Treatments: Behavioral: Computer attention training systems for children with ADHD

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT00956605

7703 (Other Identifier)

Details and patient eligibility

About

This study examines the efficacy of two computer-based training systems to teach children with ADHD to attend more effectively.

Enrollment: 35 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 10 to 15 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• child in 6th, 7th or 8th grade
• a diagnosis of ADHD (any subtype) per report of the child's physician
• academic achievement at grade level
• ability to read in English sufficiently to complete assessments and intervention protocols

Exclusion criteria

• coexisting diagnosis of conduct disorder, pervasive developmental disorder, or other serious mental illness (e.g., bipolar disorder, psychosis)

Trial design

35 participants in 3 patient groups

EEG biofeedback intervention

Experimental group

Treatment:

Behavioral: Computer attention training systems for children with ADHD

Non EEG biofeedback computerized attention training

Active Comparator group

Treatment:

Behavioral: Computer attention training systems for children with ADHD

waitlist control

No Intervention group