Pilot Trial Comparing Computerised Cognitive Exercises to Tetris in Adolescents With ADHD

A Double-Blind Randomized Pilot Trial Comparing Computerised Cognitive Exercises to Tetris in Adolescents With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Status

Completed

Phases

Study type

Interventional

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT02728011

Enrollment

Registered

2016-04-05

Start date

2010-10-31

Completion date

2011-12-31

Last updated

2016-04-05

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Conditions

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Brief summary

The purpose of this study was to examine the feasibility and efficacy of computerized cognitive exercises from Scientific Brain Training (SBT), compared to the computer game Tetris as an active placebo, in a pilot study of adolescents with Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Detailed description

Objective: To examine the feasibility and efficacy of computerized cognitive exercises from Scientific Brain Training (SBT), compared to the computer game Tetris as an active placebo, in a pilot study of adolescents with Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Method: Eighteen adolescents with ADHD were randomized to treatment or control intervention for seven weeks. Outcome measures were cognitive test, symptom and motivation questionnaires.

Interventions

OTHERScientific Brain Training (SBT)

Cognitive training

OTHERTetris

Study design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Intervention model

PARALLEL

Primary purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

QUADRUPLE (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

14 Years to 17 Years

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion criteria

1. a clinical diagnosis of hyperkinetic disorder (F90.0, corresponding to ADHD combined type) (WHO, 1993); 2. age between 14-17 years; 3. IQ \> 80.

Exclusion criteria

1. pharmacological treatment other than methylphenidate, dexamphetamine and/or atomoxetine; 2. comorbid conduct disorder, autism spectrum disorders or major depression; 3. history of head trauma or verified neurological disease; 4. motor or perceptual disabilities which prevented the use of a computer; 5. medical illness that required treatment; 6. no access to a computer and internet at home.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Activity Perception Questionnaire	7 weeks

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder-Rating Scale	7 weeks
Cambridge Neuropsychological Test Automated Battery (CANTAB) Rapid Visual Information Processing (RVP)(A)	7 weeks
CANTAB: Stockings of Cambridge (SOC) (problems solved in minimum moves)	7 weeks
CANTAB: DMS Delayed Matching to Sample (DMS)	7 weeks

Other

Measure	Time frame
CANTAB: Intra-Extra Dimensional Set Shift (IED)	7 weeks
CANTAB: Spatial Working Memory (SWM)	7 weeks
Cambridge Neuropsychological Test Automated Battery (CANTAB) Rapid Visual Information Probability of hit	7 weeks
CANTAB: Spatial Span (SSP)	7 weeks

Countries

Denmark

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026