Attention hyperactivity deficit disorder (ADHD)
Conditions
Interventions
The intervention in this research is a prototype Serious game, which is
developed for children with ADHD. The theme of this innovative and interactive
game environment is *Sience Fiction*. The proto
Sponsors
Stichting Yulius
Eligibility
Age
2 Years to 11 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Aged 8-11 years 2. Total IQ above 70 3. Signed informed consent by the parents and the child 4. Sufficient understanding of the Dutch language by parents and child 5. The child has a current ADHD diagnosis that is diagnosed by a child psychiatrist, GZ-psychologist, clinical psychologist or a pediatrician (specialized in social pediatrics). Children with ADHD and co morbid disorders (as Dyslexia or Oppositional Defiant Disorder) are also allowed to participate in this pilot study. 6. Children must be at a stable dose of medication and/or receive other forms of psychological treatment (e.g. behavior therapy) for their ADHD for at least two months. They are supposed to continue their treatment during the 2 months of the pilot study. All kinds of medication for ADHD are allowed in this research. 7. Acces to a PC with a sound system and internet acces.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: As severe physical or cognitive impairments (as blindness, deafness, motor or mental handicap) may interfere with filling out standardized measures and playing the prototype Serious Game, children with these impairments are not able to participate in this research.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The main outcome variables in this research are: background characteristics of the child, behavioral characteristics and planning skills, time management, frustration tolerance, social and risk behavior. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary outcome variables are parental expectations of the prototype Serious Game, (signs of) resistence and the satisfaction of parents and child after the intervention. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed