Training Executive, Attention and Motor Skills (TEAMS): Preliminary Studies

NCT01073176 | Completed Phase 1

• 1 other identifier: R21MH085898
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 30
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Training Executive, Attention and Motor Skills (TEAMS) is a new research program for preschool children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) that attempts to use game-like activities and physical exercise to promote the growth of neural processes that underlie the core features of the disorder (e.g., hyperactivity, impulsivity) as well as associated areas of difficulty (e.g., socialization, motor skills). These activities are implemented at home and in supervised playgroups at no cost to families and are coupled with extensive parental education about ADHD symptoms and associated impairments.

Conditions

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Keywords

ADHD; Executive function; Preschool children; Treatment; Memory; Attention; Training; Cognitive enhancement

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Daily Diary of Engagement in Games at Home

  Parents complete diaries indicating the games/exercises that they engaged in with their children, as well as the amount of time per day and the degree to which the activities were enjoyable.

  Weekly during intervention, 1 month follow-up, 3 month follow-up

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Rating Scale IV(ADHD-RS-IV)

  Pre intervention, post intervention, 1 month follow-up, 3 month follow-up

• Parent Satisfaction Questionnaire

  Post intervention, 1 month follow-up, 3 month follow-up

Study Arms (1)

TEAMS

EXPERIMENTAL

TEAMS has been designed to promote executive skills, memory and fine motor control, and includes game-like activities that allow for increases in task complexity.

Other: TEAMS (Training Attention Executive and Motor Skills)

Interventions

TEAMS (Training Attention Executive and Motor Skills) OTHER

Training Executive, Attention and Motor Skills (TEAMS) is a new research program for preschool children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) that attempts to use game-like activities and physical exercise to promote the growth of neural processes that underlie the core features of the disorder (e.g., hyperactivity, impulsivity) as well as associated areas of difficulty (e.g., socialization, motor skills). These activities are implemented at home and in supervised playgroups at no cost to families and are coupled with extensive parental education about ADHD symptoms and associated impairments.

Also known as: Cognitive enhancement

TEAMS

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 4 Years - 5 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17)

You may qualify if:

• Be at least 4.0 and less than 6.0 years of age;
• Receive a T-score on the Hyperactivity scale of the Behavior Assessment System for Children, Second Edition (BASC-2) of at least 65 (1.5 SD above the mean) by either teacher or parent rating, and a score of at least 60 (1 SD above the mean) by the other rater;
• Meet diagnostic criteria for ADHD-C or ADHD-HI as ascertained using the Kiddie-SADS, which will be administered to the parent.

You may not qualify if:

• Chronic medical illness or is taking systemic medication;
• Diagnosed neurological disorder;
• Full Scale IQ below 80 as measured by the Stanford-Binet - Fifth Edition Abbreviated Battery;
• Diagnosis of autism, pervasive developmental disorder or post-traumatic stress disorder;
• Determined to be physically aggressive with other children;
• Parent enrolled in a parent management training program;
• Not attending school or day

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Queens College, The City University of New York: lead

Study Sites (1)

Queens College, City University of New York

Flushing, New York, 11367, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders; Neurodevelopmental Disorders; Mental Disorders

Study Officials

• Jeffrey M Halperin, PhD

  Queens College, City University of New York

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: phase 1
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Distinguished Professor of Psychology

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: February 22, 2010
• First Posted: February 23, 2010
• Study Start: April 1, 2009
• Primary Completion: March 1, 2011
• Study Completion: March 1, 2011
• Last Updated: September 14, 2011

Record last verified: 2011-09

Locations

US (1)