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

NCT ID: NCT02728011

Last Updated: 2016-04-05

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

18 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2010-10-31

Study Completion Date

2011-12-31

Brief Summary

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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).

Detailed Description

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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.

Conditions

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Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

QUADRUPLE

Participants Caregivers Investigators Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Intervention

Scientific Brain Training (SBT)

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Scientific Brain Training (SBT)

Intervention Type OTHER

Cognitive training

Controle

Tetris

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

Tetris

Intervention Type OTHER

Interventions

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Scientific Brain Training (SBT)

Cognitive training

Intervention Type OTHER

Tetris

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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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.
Minimum Eligible Age

14 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

17 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Region of Southern Denmark

OTHER

Sponsor Role collaborator

Region Syddanmark

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Aida Bikic

psychologist, ph.d. candidate

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Aida Bikic, MSc

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Region Syddanmark

Locations

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Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Aabenraa

Aabenraa, , Denmark

Site Status

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Augustenborg

Augustenborg, , Denmark

Site Status

Countries

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Denmark

Other Identifiers

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7/6/2010

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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