Markers of Executive Attention Development in Preschoolers - Behavioral Measures in Various Populations

NCT04831762 | Unknown

• 1 other identifier: 2020-A03209-30
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 200
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Executive attention is essential for emotional and behavioral self-regulation. There is inter-individual variability in the level of efficiency of executive attention from kindergarten entry, and this variability predicts children's academic performance at entry to elementary school and beyond. It is therefore essential to better understand the early stages of executive attention development and self-regulation from an early age in order to develop tools for early detection of executive attention disorders, so that school accommodations can be proposed as early as possible. In previous work, we have identified early tactile information processing skills that underpin the development of executive attention. We would like to extend this work to a diverse population of preschool children, in order to consider new tools for the early detection of attention disorders. The MEDiATE-PRV project aims to compare the performance obtained in a validated attentional task in preschool children with assessments of tactile information processing, in relation to the psychomotor and executive development of the child. We will include 200 children aged 4 years to 5 years 11 months with different risk factors for ADHD.

Conditions

Attention Deficit

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• ANT performance

  Reaction time in ms to ANT trials with a correct answer

  48 to 71 months of age

• Tactile processing score

  Score to the sensory profile tactile subtest

  48 to 71 months of age

Interventions

Attention Network task (computerized) BEHAVIORAL

Computer-based game challenging orienting and executive attention. The subject must chose which side an animal is going, using left and right buttons, depending on the validity of a cue and the congruency of flankers.

Also known as: Child ANT, flankers task

Head-toes-knees-schoulders BEHAVIORAL

Following motor commands such as touch your head when they are congruent or incongruent.

Also known as: HTKS

Laby 5-12 BEHAVIORAL

Test of motor planning using labyrinths

M-ABC 2 BEHAVIORAL

Test of motor functions using various subtests of gross and fine motor function.

Stroop animals BEHAVIORAL

Stroop test for preK children using animals instead of words

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 48 Months - 71 Months
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Preschoolers 48 to 71 months of age.

You may qualify if:

• Attending preschool
• Parental informed consent

You may not qualify if:

• \- None

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University Hospital, Caen: lead

Study Sites (1)

Comete U1075 Inserm Unicaen

Caen, 14032, France

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

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

Central Study Contacts

Nadege Roche-Labarbe, PhD

CONTACT

+33(0)649922568; nadege.roche@unicaen.fr

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: ECOLOGIC OR COMMUNITY
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 2, 2021
• First Posted: April 5, 2021
• Study Start: March 1, 2021
• Primary Completion: October 1, 2023
• Study Completion: December 31, 2023
• Last Updated: March 9, 2022

Record last verified: 2022-03

Locations

FR (1)