Central Executive Training (CET) for ADHD

Last updated: March 5, 2025
Sponsor: Florida State University
Overall Status: Completed

Phase

N/A

Condition

Attention Deficit/hyperactivity Disorder (Adhd - Adults)

Treatment

Central Executive Training: Working Memory

Central Executive Training: Inhibitory Control

Clinical Study ID

NCT03324464
R01MH115048
  • Ages 8-12
  • All Genders

Study Summary

The goal of the current project is to assess the efficacy of Central Executive Training (CET) for youth with ADHD. CET is a new, computerized training intervention that targets specific components of the working memory system. Two versions of CET were developed as part of our R34, each targeting a different combinations of executive functions. The final CET protocol reflects the contributions and feedback of a diverse group of caregivers, children with ADHD, and recognized experts in human cognition, ADHD treatment research, randomized control trial (RCT) intervention design methods, serious game theory and task design, cognitive training, and the role of executive dysfunction in ADHD.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Children ages 8-12 with principal ADHD diagnoses (via Kiddie Schedule for AffectiveDisorders semi-structured clinical interviewing (K-SADS)

  • Parent AND teacher ratings in clinical/borderline range based on age and gender onADHD-RS-5 or BASC-3 Attention Problems/Hyperactivity subscales

  • Below average or lower working memory on at least one pre-treatment WM test. AllADHD presentations will be eligible.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • gross neurological, sensory, or motor impairment

  • history of seizure disorder, psychosis, bipolar, or severe dysregulation disordersthat may interfere with study participation (substance use, disruptive mooddysregulation, intermittent explosive, reactive attachment)

  • intellectual disability or Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-V)short-form intelligence quotient (FSIQ) < 78 (1.5 standard deviations (SD) belowmean)

  • conditions requiring acute intervention, e.g., active suicidality

  • non-English speaking child or parent.

Study Design

Total Participants: 251
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: Central Executive Training: Working Memory
Phase:
Study Start date:
January 01, 2018
Estimated Completion Date:
January 05, 2024

Connect with a study center

  • Florida State University

    Tallahassee, Florida 32306
    United States

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