Working Memory Training in Adults With ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Clinical Trial

Official title: Computerised Working Memory Training in Adults With ADHD: A Randomised Controlled Trial

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether computerised working memory training improves cognitive performance, ADHD symptoms, psychosocial functioning and quality of life in adults with ADHD, from psychiatric outpatient clinics (N=100) as well as from a high-security prison facility (N=50).

Clinical Trial Description

The primary aim is to evaluate whether 5 weeks of computerised working memory training improves working memory capacity. Secondary aims are to explore whether improvements in working memory capacity will be transferred to improvements in learning abilities and fluid intelligence. Also, far transfer effects on executive functioning, ADHD symptoms, psychosocial functioning and quality of life will be explored. Finally, it will also be assessed to what extent improvements gained from 5 weeks of working memory training will be maintained 3 and 6 months post-study, respectively. ;

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

• NCT number: NCT01477125
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: Karolinska Institutet
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: November 2013
• Completion date: June 15, 2018