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Gameplay Therapy for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) (A-GAMES Trial)
A-GAMES Trial Summary
This trial tests a digital game-based therapy to treat adults with ADHD. Results will show if it's safe and effective.
A-GAMES Trial Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowExclusion Criteria
You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:A-GAMES Trial Timeline
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Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.A-GAMES Trial Design
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- You have been using a certified medication to address your ADHD for the past 4 weeks and it has not sufficiently regulated your condition.You are within the age range of 22-55 years (for Cohort I) or 18-21 years (for Cohort II).Your family member or close friend is already participating in this study.You have participated in another clinical trial within the last three months before screening.Your vision is so poor that you cannot play the game or it affects your ability to play the game properly.You have attained a minimum score of 24 on the Conners' Adult ADHD Rating Scales-Investigator Rated: Long Version (CAARS-Inv:L) comprising DSM 5 Inattentive Symptoms, DSM 5 Hyperactive - Impulsive Symptoms and ADHD Index subscales.You possess the capacity to comprehend and converse in English, comply with written or spoken commands (English), as evaluated by the Principal Investigator and/or Study Coordinator, and give knowledgeable consent (English).The researcher thinks that your other health conditions could make it difficult to accurately interpret study results.You must be able to routinely access a wireless network with your devices.You have had problems with alcohol or drug addiction in the past year.You have experienced headaches, dizziness, or nausea from playing video games in the past.You have access to a device with internet and Google Chrome capability.You cannot have started behavioral therapy or neurofeedback within the last 4 weeks or plan to start it during the study. If you have been consistently receiving therapy for more than 4 weeks, you may participate as long as you do not plan to change your routine during the study. If you plan to change or start therapy during the study, you cannot participate.You have a mental health condition that is not under control and may interfere with the study, such as severe depression, anxiety, PTSD, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or other serious mental health disorders.You have a history of seizures (excluding those caused by fever), or significant uncontrollable movements or sounds like those seen in Tourette's syndrome or epilepsy triggered by lights.You have a physical condition that makes it difficult for you to play the game, such as deformities in your hands or arms, or if you use prosthetics.You are capable of fulfilling all the trial and research obligations.You have been assessed by a trained clinician and diagnosed with ADHD in accordance to DSM-5 standards.You cannot take any psychoactive drugs (except for ADHD medication) that could affect the accuracy of the study's data and assessments, as determined by the researcher.You have used a video game-like digital therapy or brain training platform for more than two weeks in the last three years.You have expressed suicidal thoughts or behaviors according to a screening questionnaire (C-SSRS) completed by the investigator.
- Group 1: ADHD Therapy
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 1 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: You will receive the treatment for 13 Weeks
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 1 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can applicants aged younger than 55 partake in this experiment?
"In line with the criteria for inclusion, participants must be aged between 18 and 55 years old."
What are the qualifying criteria for participants of this research initiative?
"This trial has a specified criteria for eligibility: participants must have been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and be between 18-55 years old. A total of 194 individuals are required to complete the study."
Are applications for this experiment currently being accepted?
"Affirmative. The details found on clinicaltrials.gov demonstrate that recruitment for this experiment is ongoing, with the trial first posted on March 30th 2023 and last updated on March 28th 2023. This project requires 194 individuals to be recruited from two separate healthcare facilities."
What is the scale of participants in this experiment?
"Affirmative, according to the information on clinicaltrials.gov this research effort is still accepting participants. It was originally published on March 30th 2023 and revised two days ago, with a target of 194 patients in 2 locations."
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