Brain-Training showdown: which memory game works best for teens?

NCT ID NCT07147894

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 24, 2026

Summary

This study is testing different types of computer-based brain training in 780 teenagers, some with ADHD and some without. The goal is to find out which training methods—like adding game elements or varying the number of tasks—work best for improving memory and focus. Participants will complete 40 training sessions over 4 weeks, plus tests and surveys before, after, and 6 months later.

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Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Northeastern University

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    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

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What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

brain-training exercises (computer-based tasks like memory games)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could point toward more effective, personalized brain-training programs for teens with attention or memory difficulties.

What could go wrong

This is an early-stage study focused on understanding how training works, not on proving a treatment. Results may not lead to clear benefits, and individual outcomes can vary widely.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, inattentive type

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.