Central Executive Training: Working Memory for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Phase-Based Progress Estimates
1
Effectiveness
1
Safety
Florida State University, Tallahassee, FLAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)Central Executive Training: Working Memory - Behavioral
Eligibility
8 - 12
All Sexes
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Study Summary

This trial will test if a new computerized training intervention called Central Executive Training (CET) can help improve symptoms for youth with ADHD.

Treatment Effectiveness

Study Objectives

1 Primary · 4 Secondary · Reporting Duration: Immediate post-treatment (within 2 weeks of final treatment session)

Month 4
Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement Third Edition (KTEA-3) Listening Comprehension
Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement Third Edition (KTEA-3) Math Fluency
Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement Third Edition (KTEA-3) Reading Comprehension
Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement Third Edition (KTEA-3) Reading Fluency
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Week 2
ADHD symptoms
Academic performance rating scale (APRS)
Actigraph-measured hyperactivity during baseline
Actigraph-measured hyperactivity during working memory testing
Children's Organizational Skills Scale (COSS) Parent Report
Children's Organizational Skills Scale (COSS) Teacher Report
Inhibitory control
Parent-child relationship quality
Social Skills: Parent Report
Social Skills: Teacher Report
Teacher-reported ADHD symptoms
Working Memory

Trial Safety

Trial Design

2 Treatment Groups

CET-Behavioral Inhibition (BI)
1 of 2
CET-Working Memory (WM)
1 of 2

Active Control

Experimental Treatment

250 Total Participants · 2 Treatment Groups

Primary Treatment: Central Executive Training: Working Memory · No Placebo Group · N/A

CET-Working Memory (WM)
Behavioral
Experimental Group · 1 Intervention: Central Executive Training: Working Memory · Intervention Types: Behavioral
CET-Behavioral Inhibition (BI)
Behavioral
ActiveComparator Group · 1 Intervention: Central Executive Training: Inhibitory Control · Intervention Types: Behavioral

Trial Logistics

Trial Timeline

Screening: ~3 weeks
Treatment: Varies
Reporting: immediate post-treatment (within 2 weeks of final treatment session)

Who is running the clinical trial?

Florida State UniversityLead Sponsor
170 Previous Clinical Trials
28,567 Total Patients Enrolled
2 Trials studying Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
254 Patients Enrolled for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Eligibility Criteria

Age 8 - 12 · All Participants · 3 Total Inclusion Criteria

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Who else is applying?

How old are they?
18 - 65100.0%
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Did not meet criteria100.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it feasible for individuals aged 75 and over to join this medical experiment?

"This medical study requires participants to be aged between 8 and 12. According to the records, there are 98 trials for minors and 28 for octogenarians or above." - Anonymous Online Contributor

Unverified Answer

Is it possible to register for this medical research project?

"This clinical investigation is recruiting 250 children aged between 8 and 12 that have been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). To participate, parental and educator ratings must indicate a clinical or borderline range based on age and gender as seen in the ADHD-RS-5 or BASC-3 Attention Problems/Hyperactivity subscales. Additionally, working memory test results should show below average scores or lower. All presentations of ADHD are accepted for enrollment." - Anonymous Online Contributor

Unverified Answer

Are there current opportunities to join this trial?

"Affirmative. According to information hosted on clinicaltrials.gov, the trial that was first posted in January 1st 2018 is actively recruiting patients - with a goal of 250 from one single site." - Anonymous Online Contributor

Unverified Answer

How many participants have signed up for this research endeavor?

"That is correct. As indicated by clinicaltrials.gov, this experimental research is currently accepting volunteers and has been since the first posting on January 1st 2018. The study requires 250 participants to be recruited from one medical facility." - Anonymous Online Contributor

Unverified Answer
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