Computerized Cognitive Training for ADHD as an Add-On Treatment to Stimulants: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Abstract

Objective: Computerized cognitive training (CCT) as add-on treatment to stimulants for ADHD core symptoms is scarcely investigated. The purpose of this study is to assess the effect of CCT in a randomized controlled clinical trial for ADHD in children and adolescents treated with stimulants. Method: Fifty-three participants aged 6 to 13 years receiving stimulant treatment and presenting ADHD residual symptoms were randomized either to a CCT (n = 29) or to a controlled nonactive condition (n = 24) for four sessions/week during 12 weeks. The main outcome measure was inattentive symptoms assessed using the Swanson, Nolan, and Pelham–IV (SNAP-IV) Scale. Secondary outcomes include, among others, hyperactive/impulsive symptoms and cognitive tests. Results: There were neither significant group differences on ADHD-inattentive symptoms after the intervention nor on both ADHD-hyperactivity/impulsivity symptoms and cognitive measures. Conclusion: Our study does not provide evidence for the benefits of cognitive training over nonactive training on core ADHD symptoms in medicated ADHD children and adolescents.

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“…Children who underwent computer-based working memory training program (Cogmed Working Memory Training) showed significant and sustained progress in their working memory and executive functioning (Bikic et al, 2018; De Oliveira Rosa et al, 2018; Gray et al, 2012; Klingberg et al, 2002; Marcelle et al, 2018; Minder et al, 2019; Shalev et al, 2007). Specified investigations like assessments based on tests like N-back tests are also reported in one of the recent studies (Jones et al, 2018) where the role of individualized training has also proved to be effective in ADHD cases (Minder et al, 2019).…”