Assessment of ARVO Web-based Software for Evaluating Attention-Deficit/Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) Symptoms in Children

Medical device software where the subject navigates in a virtual apartment, with the goal of performing the tasks given by a cartoon dragon character. The child is asked to perform the subtasks in the given order, except for the subtasks to be completed at a certain time or after a certain sound cue, but the completion order does not influence the scoring. One task scenario lasts until all subtasks are correctly performed or until the time limit of 60 s is reached. The classification whether the subject belong to typically developed population is based on quantitative neurological performance indicators produced during the game. However, even if the activity performed is differential diagnostics, ARVO does not create any medical diagnosis. It shall be also noted that in the present clinical investigation, the interpretation of the results regarding child's ADHD susceptibility is not performed.

Subjects are required to respond by pressing the spacebar or the appropriate key on the mouse when any letter other than the letter X appears on the monitor. The Conners CPT 3 presents 14-minute, 360 scored stimuli trials (i.e., individual letters) on the screen, with 1, 2, or 4 sec. between the presentation of letters (i.e., the interstimulus interval; ISI). The 360 trials are divided into 6 blocks, with 3 sub-blocks each consisting of 20 trials. Each block lasts approximately 2 min and 20 sec. Scores and Score Dimensions of Attention Measured: Inattentiveness, Impulsivity, Sustained Attention and Vigilance. The Conners CPT 3 produces computer-generated reports that describe the respondent's performance. It shall be also noted that in the present clinical investigation, the interpretation of the results regarding child's ADHD susceptibility is not performed