Video Game Therapy for ADHD

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Waitlist Available

Led By Michael Van Ameringen, MD, FRCPC

Research Sponsored by McMaster University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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Must have

Medication or psychotherapy must have been stable (no dose changes) for 4 weeks prior to study participation

Be older than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up change from baseline to week 4

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.

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.

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

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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My medication or psychotherapy dose has been the same for the last 4 weeks.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ change from baseline to week 4

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

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary study objectives

Change from baseline on The Behavioral Rating Inventory of Executive Functioning - Adult Version (BRIEF-A)

Secondary study objectives

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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