An interventional study of Central Executive Training: Working Memory and Central Executive Training: Inhibitory Control in ADHD, sponsored by Florida State University. Completed at 1 site in United States. Open to participants aged 8 Years to 12 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2025-03-07.
Sponsored by Florida State University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
The goal of the current project is to assess the efficacy of Central Executive Training (CET) for youth with ADHD. CET is a new, computerized training intervention that targets specific components of the working memory system. Two versions of CET were developed as part of our R34, each targeting a different combinations of executive functions. The final CET protocol reflects the contributions and feedback of a diverse group of caregivers, children with ADHD, and recognized experts in human cognition, ADHD treatment research, randomized control trial (RCT) intervention design methods, serious game theory and task design, cognitive training, and the role of executive dysfunction in ADHD.
Exclusion Criteria:
Central Executive Training: Working Memory
Behavioral: Central Executive Training: Working Memory
Central Executive Training: Inhibitory Control
Behavioral: Central Executive Training: Inhibitory Control
Computerized working memory training
Computerized inhibitory control training
ADHD symptoms
Average of T-scores on parent-report ADHD symptoms questionnaires (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Rating Scale (ADHD-5) Inattention and Hyperactivity subscales, Behavioral Assessment System for Children (BASC-3) Inattention and Hyperactivity subscales)
Time frame: Immediate post-treatment (within 2 weeks of final treatment session)
Working Memory
Average of stimuli correct per trial on the Rapport phonological and visuospatial working memory tests
Time frame: Immediate post-treatment (within 2 weeks of final treatment session)
Inhibitory control
Average of performance on the stop-signal (stop-signal delay metric) and go/no-go tests (commission errors)
Time frame: Immediate post-treatment (within 2 weeks of final treatment session)
Actigraph-measured hyperactivity during working memory testing
Proportional integrating measure (PIM) units from autographs worn on non dominant wrist, left ankle, and right ankle during Rapport working memory tests. PIM units from each actigraph will be aggregated by summing them to create a Total Hyperactivity Score.
Time frame: Immediate post-treatment (within 2 weeks of final treatment session)
Actigraph-measured hyperactivity during baseline
Proportional integrating measure (PIM) units from autographs worn on non dominant wrist, left ankle, and right ankle. During beginning and end of session baseline painting tasks (described in Rapport et al., 2009). PIM units from each actigraph will be aggregated by summing them to create a Total Hyperactivity Score.
Time frame: Immediate post-treatment (within 2 weeks of final treatment session)
NIH List Sorting
Standard scores on NIH List Sorting test
Time frame: Follow-up testing: 2-4 months after the post-treatment evaluation (variable time frame to account for school breaks)
Teacher-reported ADHD symptoms
Average of T-scores on teacher-report ADHD symptoms questionnaires (ADHD-5 Inattention and Hyperactivity subscales, BASC-3 Inattention and Hyperactivity subscales)
Time frame: Immediate post-treatment (within 2 weeks of final treatment session)
Academic performance rating scale (APRS)
Total score (T-score) for academic performance (teacher ratings)
Time frame: Immediate post-treatment (within 2 weeks of final treatment session)
Children's Organizational Skills Scale (COSS) Parent Report
Parent-reported total organizational problems (T-score)
Time frame: Immediate post-treatment (within 2 weeks of final treatment session)
Children's Organizational Skills Scale (COSS) Teacher Report
Teacher-reported total organizational problems (T-score)
Time frame: Immediate post-treatment (within 2 weeks of final treatment session)
Social Skills: Parent Report
Parent-reported total score (standard score) on Social Skills Improvement System (SSIS)
Time frame: Immediate post-treatment (within 2 weeks of final treatment session)
Social Skills: Teacher Report
Teacher-reported total score (standard score) on Social Skills Improvement System (SSIS)
Time frame: Immediate post-treatment (within 2 weeks of final treatment session)
Parent-child relationship quality
Parent-reported total score (T-score) on Parent Relationship Questionnaire (PRQ)
Time frame: Immediate post-treatment (within 2 weeks of final treatment session)
Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement Third Edition (KTEA-3) Reading Comprehension
Standard score on KTEA-3 Reading Comprehension subtest
Time frame: Follow-up testing: 2-4 months after the post-treatment evaluation (variable time frame to account for school breaks)
Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement Third Edition (KTEA-3) Listening Comprehension
Standard score on KTEA-3 Listening Comprehension subtest
Time frame: Follow-up testing: 2-4 months after the post-treatment evaluation (variable time frame to account for school breaks)
Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement Third Edition (KTEA-3) Reading Fluency
Standard score on KTEA-3 Reading Fluency subtest
Time frame: Follow-up testing: 2-4 months after the post-treatment evaluation (variable time frame to account for school breaks)
Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement Third Edition (KTEA-3) Math Fluency
Standard score on KTEA-3 Math Fluency subtest
Time frame: Follow-up testing: 2-4 months after the post-treatment evaluation (variable time frame to account for school breaks)
Plan to share: Undecided
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