Study of Computer Attention Training Programs in Schools for Children With Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder — CATS  

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Clinical Trial

Official title: Randomized Control Trial of Two Computer-Based Attention Training Programs in Schools for Children With Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

This study examines the efficacy of two computer-based attention training systems, one with and one without neurofeedback. The training systems intend to help children learn to focus and attend more effectively.

Clinical Trial Description

The current study is examining a neurofeedback (NF) computer attention training system that teaches children to alter their brainwave activity with a Cognitive Training attention training system (CT). The investigators hypothesize that both treatments will show improvement in ADHD symptoms and academic outcomes compared to a control condition.

104 children with ADHD in grades 2 and 4 are randomly assigned to receive the NF, CT, or a Waitlist-Control (WLC) condition that receives NF or CT the following academic year. Children receive forty 45-minute sessions three times a week at school for 4 months. A comprehensive assessment, consists of data completed by teachers, parents, participants, and double-blind classroom observations. ;

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
• Disease
• Hyperkinesis

• NCT number: NCT01583829
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: Tufts Medical Center
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: May 2009
• Completion date: November 2013