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Pia Elbe1, Christian Bäcklund1, Mariana Vega-Mendoza1
1Department of Health, Education and Technology, Lulea University of Technology.
Neuropsychology
|March 9, 2023
Summary
Computerized cognitive training (CCT) shows a small positive effect on overall cognitive functioning in adults with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). However, significant improvements in ADHD symptom severity or specific cognitive domains were not observed.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Psychology
- Clinical Research
Background:
- Adult attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) treatments are less studied than in pediatric populations.
- Computerized cognitive training (CCT) is an emerging intervention for ADHD.
Conclusions:
- CCT demonstrates a small positive effect on cognitive functioning in adults with ADHD.
- Further research with greater heterogeneity in CCT designs is needed to identify optimal training parameters.
- Findings contribute to understanding CCT efficacy in adult ADHD treatment.
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