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Behavioural Intervention

Video Game Therapy for ADHD

N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By Michael Van Ameringen, MD, FRCPC
Research Sponsored by McMaster University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Current diagnosis of Adult ADHD, at any stage of treatment
Males and females aged 18 and older who own a mobile device such as a Smartphone or tablet
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up change from baseline to week 4
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Study Summary

This trial aims to assess if playing a video game called Recollect can help to improve executive functioning in adults with ADHD.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults with ADHD who have stable medication or therapy, can read and understand English, and own a mobile device. It's not for those without a smartphone/tablet or those changing medications/starting new therapies during the study.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests 'Recollect,' an app-based game designed to improve working memory by navigating tasks while playing. Participants will play Recollect or Tetris for 20 minutes daily over four weeks to see if it helps their executive functioning.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves non-invasive video games, there are no direct medical side effects expected from participation. However, individuals may experience eye strain or mild frustration.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I have been diagnosed with Adult ADHD.
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I am 18 or older and own a Smartphone or tablet.
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My medication or psychotherapy dose has been the same for the last 4 weeks.
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I have a psychiatric condition.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~change from baseline to week 4
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and change from baseline to week 4 for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Change from baseline on The Behavioral Rating Inventory of Executive Functioning - Adult Version (BRIEF-A)
Secondary outcome measures
Change from baseline on an App-based neuro-cognitive battery
Change from baseline on the Barkley Adult ADHD Rating Scale (BAARS-IV)

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: RecollectExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Recollect is a video game which incorporates scientifically supported renditions of N-Back, Item Span, and Multiple-Identity tracking tasks. These tasks are independently shown to improve working memory in a manner that transfers to untrained tasks.
Group II: TetrisPlacebo Group1 Intervention
Tetris is a video game which has not been shown to have any benefits in the improvement of executive functioning.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

McMaster UniversityLead Sponsor
877 Previous Clinical Trials
2,596,020 Total Patients Enrolled
2 Trials studying Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
190 Patients Enrolled for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Michael Van Ameringen, MD, FRCPCPrincipal InvestigatorMcMaster University
10 Previous Clinical Trials
762 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
60 Patients Enrolled for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Are there any vacancies for study participants in this research endeavor?

"According to information posted on clinicaltrials.gov, this medical trial is no longer looking for volunteers; the original post date was March 14th 2019 and it was last updated in August 2020. Nonetheless, 135 other studies are actively recruiting at present."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Georgia
California
How old are they?
18 - 65
What site did they apply to?
MacAnxiety Research Centre
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Did not meet criteria
Met criteria

Why did patients apply to this trial?

I am always interested in drug free tools to manage ADHD and contributing to research if the same.
PatientReceived no prior treatments
Being a recovering drug addict, I prefer non-stimulant therapies. I currently am taking Viloxazine which I have been at a sustained dose for a few months.
PatientReceived 2+ prior treatments
~5 spots leftby Dec 2024