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Home-based brain-computer interface attention training program for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: a

Choon Guan Lim¹, Chui Pin Soh², Shernice Shi Yun Lim²

¹Department of Developmental Psychiatry, Institute of Mental Health, 10, Buangkok View, Singapore, 539747, Singapore. choon_guan_lim@imh.com.sg.

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|January 26, 2023

Summary

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This study shows that a tablet-based brain-computer interface (BCI) attention training program is a feasible and safe way to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms at home.

Keywords:

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder Attention training Brain–computer interface Child Behavior Checklist EEG

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Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Pediatrics
Digital Health

Background:

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder in children.
Previous research indicated that brain-computer interface (BCI) attention training could improve ADHD symptoms.
A tablet-based BCI program with wireless EEG headsets was developed for home use.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the feasibility of delivering a tablet-based BCI attention training intervention at home for children with ADHD.
To assess the safety and efficacy of home-based versus clinic-based delivery.

Main Methods:

Twenty children with ADHD, off medication for one month, were randomized to 8-week home or clinic-based BCI intervention.
Participants received instructions and reminders for the home-based program.
The ADHD Rating Scale was used for blinded clinician assessment at baseline and week 8. Adverse events were monitored.

Main Results:

Children easily completed the tablet-based intervention with minimal support in both home and clinic settings.
The intervention was safe, with few adverse events reported.
Clinician-rated inattentive symptoms improved similarly in both groups, indicating comparable efficacy for home-based intervention.

Conclusions:

The tablet-based BCI attention training program can be safely and effectively delivered to children with ADHD in a home environment.
Home-based delivery offers a convenient and comparable alternative to clinic-based treatment.
This approach expands accessibility for ADHD intervention.