Improving attention skills in young children with ADHD through specialized training.
Evaluating the Efficacy of Central Executive Training (CET) For Young Children With ADHD
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY · NIH-10663350
This study is working on a fun new computer program called 'CET Junior' to help young children with ADHD improve their memory and behavior, using ideas from parents and experts to make it just right for them.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (TALLAHASSEE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10663350 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research aims to adapt a treatment called Central Executive Training (CET) for young children diagnosed with ADHD. The project will develop a new version of CET, known as 'CET Junior,' which will be tailored to the cognitive needs of younger children. The approach involves creating a computerized program that incorporates feedback from caregivers and experts to effectively target and improve working memory and behavioral symptoms associated with ADHD. By utilizing insights from clinical neurocognitive findings, the research seeks to provide a novel intervention for enhancing cognitive skills in this age group.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are young children aged 0-11 years who have been diagnosed with ADHD.
Not a fit: Children who do not have a diagnosis of ADHD or are older than 11 years may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved attention and cognitive skills in young children with ADHD, enhancing their overall development and educational outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research with older children has shown promise in improving working memory and ADHD symptoms using similar cognitive training approaches.
Where this research is happening
TALLAHASSEE, UNITED STATES
- FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY — TALLAHASSEE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: KOFLER, MICHAEL J — FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: KOFLER, MICHAEL J
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
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