Workingmemory training for children with AD(H)D.

Intervention program to improve attention and working memory for schoolaged children with behavioral- and learning problems.

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

NL-OMON

Registry ID

NL-OMON23079

Enrollment

100

Registered

2012-05-02

Start date

2011-04-15

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-02-28

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Conditions

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), working memory deficits

Interventions

1. Cogmed RM: Computerized working memory training of 25 sessions (45 minutes a day, 5 days a week, 5 weeks)

2. "Paying attention in class": Strategy and skill training developed by the Bascule. This intervention does not only aims at training the working memory

it’s also contextual and refers to goal-oriented behavior in class. Also 25 sessions (45 minutes a day, 5 days a week, 5 weeks).

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Clinically referred children with AD(H)D; 2. Age between 8 and 12 years old.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Other psychiatric diagnoses other than ADHD/ ADD/ LD / ODD; 2. Total Intelligence quotient <80; 3. Significant problems in the use of the Dutch language; 4. Severe sensory disabilities (hearing/ vision problems).

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The primary outcomes of the study are improvement on academic achievement and neurocognitive functions measured with the following instruments: 1. Subtests TEACH; 2. Digit Span (WISC-III); 3. Span board task (Wechsler Non Verbal); 4. Subtest BADS-C; 5. Subtests NEPSY-II; 6. Behaviour Rating of Executive Functions; 7. Spead reading (EMT); 8. Dictation (PI dictee); 9. Automated math (TTA).	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
The secondary outcomes of this study are improvement on teacher/student relationship, behavior problems en quality of life measured with the following intruments: 1. Childrens behavior checklist / Teacht Report Form; 2. Learning conditions questionnaire; 3. Kidscreen 27.	—

Contacts

Public ContactMarthe Donk, van der

AMC-De Bascule Meibergdreef 5

m.vanderdonk@debascule.com+31 (0)20 8901007

Outcome results

None listed

Source: NL-OMON (via WHO ICTRP)