Executive Function Training for Children and Adolescents (NCT07147894)
Understanding Mediating and Moderating Factors That Determine Transfer of Working Memory Training in Adolescents
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate how different approaches to executive function (like adding game-like features, varying the number of tasks, and providing coaching) can enhance executive function outcomes in adolescents with and without ADHD. The main questions it aims to answer are: * What components of executive function training contribute most to improving outcomes? * How do training components vary in their impacts on adolescents diagnosed with ADHD compared to those without a diagnosis? * What individual characteristics influence the effectiveness of executive function training? Researchers will test six different training setups to examine which setups are the most effective for different people. They will evaluate both how well participants follow the training schedule and whether there are changes in psychological and cognitive outcomes after training. Participants will complete: * 40 training sessions over 4 weeks * A set of tests and surveys before and after the training * Follow-up assessments and surveys 6 months after finishing the training
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Northeastern University — Boston, Massachusetts
Age range: 12 Years to 17 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Nongamified N-back training (BEHAVIORAL)
- Gamified N-back training (BEHAVIORAL)
- Multiple Domain Training (BEHAVIORAL)
- Nongamified N-back training (BEHAVIORAL)
- Coaching Session (BEHAVIORAL)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Northeastern University — Boston, Massachusetts
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (626) 482-8091
Email: a.carrillo@northeastern.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.