Preliminary Analysis of a Randomized Trial of Computer Attention Training in Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
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Study at a glance
- Area
- ADHD & Attention
- Study type
- Randomized controlled trial
- Published as
- Conference paper
- Authors
- Steiner N, Sidhu TK, Frenette EC, Mitchell K, Perrin EC
- Journal
- Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness (SREE) Spring 2011 Conference; ERIC ED519007
- Year
- 2011
- Population
- Children
- Protocol
- neurofeedback vs computer-based attention training
Key findings
- Trial compares neurofeedback, standard-computer-format attention training and a control condition
- Run in 19 elementary schools across two school systems (Newton and Boston Public Schools)
- Hypotheses: both programs would reduce ADHD symptoms and improve academic outcomes versus control
- Preliminary results are not in the portion of the text available
A conference abstract describing an ongoing randomized trial in 19 Boston-area elementary schools that compares two computer-based attention training programs for children with ADHD: one using neurofeedback and one using a standard computer format of cognitive exercises without brainwave feedback. The researchers hypothesized that both programs would improve ADHD symptoms and academic outcomes compared with a control condition. The available text covers the background, aims and setting; the preliminary results are not included.