Brain-Training showdown: which memory game works best for teens?
NCT ID NCT07147894
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
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.
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.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Northeastern University
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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