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

Region Syddanmark

Status: Completed

Conditions: Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Treatments: Other: Scientific Brain Training (SBT); Other: Tetris

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT02728011

7/6/2010

Details and patient eligibility

About

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).

Full 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.

Enrollment: 18 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 14 to 17 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

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.

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Quadruple Blind

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18 participants in 2 patient groups, including a placebo group

Intervention

Experimental group

Description:

Scientific Brain Training (SBT)

Treatment:

Other: Scientific Brain Training (SBT)

Controle

Placebo Comparator group

Description:

Tetris

Treatment:

Other: Tetris