Improving working memory training for ADHD patients
Official title: Behavioral and Neural Target Engagement for ADHD Executive Working Memory Training
Funded at Hartford Hospital · NIH-10991698 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at new ways to improve memory training for people with ADHD, focusing on helping them use information better, so they can manage their symptoms and function more effectively in daily life.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Hartford Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Hartford, United States) |
| Project start | January 15, 2021 |
| Project end | November 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $643,572 |
| NIH project number | 5R33MH122444-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10991698 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents diagnosed with ADHD who experience challenges with working memory and executive functioning.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have ADHD or those whose symptoms are not related to working memory deficits may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how to enhance working memory training specifically for individuals with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). It focuses on targeting brain regions responsible for executive functions, which are crucial for using stored information effectively. By utilizing neuroimaging evidence and synthesizing previous findings, the study aims to identify more effective training methods that could lead to better symptom management and functional improvements for ADHD patients. The approach seeks to move beyond traditional methods that primarily enhance storage capacity.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective treatments that significantly reduce ADHD symptoms and improve daily functioning.
How similar studies have gone: While previous studies have shown mixed results with working memory training for ADHD, this research aims to explore a novel approach that has not been extensively tested.
Where this research is happening
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Hartford Hospital
Hartford, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Stevens, Michael C — Hartford Hospital
- Study coordinator: Stevens, Michael C
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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.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.