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Minyoung Jung1, Jimin Woo1, Sung Jin Kim1
1eMotiv Co. Ltd, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Insights
A 4-week digital game improved attention and hyperactivity in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This treatment was well-received by participants and effective regardless of medication status.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Pediatrics
- Digital Health
Background:
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects 3-7% of children globally.
- Traditional ADHD treatments face limitations like side effects and high costs.
- Digital therapeutics offer a promising, accessible alternative for childhood ADHD management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate a 4-week digital treatment for improving ADHD symptoms, behavior, and neurocognition in children.
- To assess treatment efficacy independent of medication status.
- To gauge participant satisfaction with the digital intervention.
Main Methods:
- Recruited 22 Korean children (6-12 years) diagnosed with ADHD.
- Administered pre- and post-intervention assessments of ADHD symptoms, behavior, and neurocognitive function.
- Participants engaged in a 4-week home-based digital program (5 sessions/day, 5 days/week).
Main Results:
- Significant reductions in ADHD symptoms (Korean ADHD Rating Scale) and problem behaviors (Korean Conners' Parent Rating Scale).
- Notable improvements in neurocognitive functions, including Stroop test scores.
- No significant differences in treatment effects between medicated and unmedicated children; high satisfaction ratings (4.3/5 child, 4.1/5 caregiver).
Conclusions:
- A 4-week gamified digital intervention effectively improves attention and hyperactivity-impulsivity in children with ADHD.
- The treatment is well-accepted and shows potential regardless of medication status.
- Larger, controlled studies are warranted due to the pilot nature of this research.
Background:
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder affecting 3%-7% of children globally. Alternative treatments are needed to address the limitations of traditional pharmacotherapy and nonpharmacotherapy, such as drug side effects and substantial time and financial costs. In this light, digital therapeutics for childhood ADHD are emerging as an effective alternative, with the benefits of potentially being free from serious side effects associated with software-based treatments and facilitating easy home use without constraints on time or space.
Objective:
This study aims to evaluate whether a 4-week digital treatment program can improve symptoms, problem behaviors, and neurocognitive functions in children with ADHD, independent of medication status, while also gauging participant satisfaction with the program.
Methods:
We recruited 22 Korean children aged 6-12 years with a diagnosis of ADHD. During the preintervention visit, we collected data on ADHD symptoms, relevant behavior scales, and neurocognitive assessments. Participants then used the program 5 times per day, 5 days a week for 4 weeks at home. At the postintervention visit, we collected the same data as during the preintervention visit and gathered additional feedback on their experience over the 4 weeks.
Results:
A total of 19 participants were included in the statistical analysis, showing significant decreases in scores across various categories. These included the Korean ADHD Rating Scale (Total: P=.004; Inattentive: P=.004; and Hyperactive-impulsive: P=.01) and Korean Conners' Parent Rating Scale (Total: P<.001; Impulsive-hyperactive: P=.001; and Conduct Problem I: P=.04). Significant improvements were also noted in the Stroop word (P=.004), color (P<.001), and color-word (P<.001) scores. No significant differences in treatment effects were found between medicated and unmedicated participants. Caregiver and child satisfaction surveys yielded mean ratings of 4.3 and 4.1 out of 5, respectively.
Conclusions:
A 4-week gamified intervention improves attention and hyperactivity-impulsivity in children with ADHD, irrespective of medication status, demonstrating its potential effectiveness and acceptability as a treatment option. As this is a small pilot study and underpowered, larger studies with appropriate control groups are needed in future research.
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