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Can Brain-Computer games boost focus in kids with ADHD?

NCT ID NCT07333339

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether a brain-computer interface (BCI)-based attention training program, used alone or with medications like methylphenidate or citicoline, can improve attention and executive function in school-age children with ADHD. 174 children participated in this real-world study, completing computerized attention tests and parent questionnaires. The goal is to understand which treatment combinations work best for improving focus and self-control.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Brain-computer interface (BCI)-based attention training, methylphenidate, citicoline
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that BCI-based attention training, alone or with medication, helps improve focus and self-control in children with ADHD.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a randomized trial, so results may be influenced by natural treatment choices. The findings are preliminary and need confirmation in larger, controlled studies.

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Study facts

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Participants

174 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2025

Finished

Nov 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

The study population consists of school-age children referred to a child and adolescent psychiatry outpatient clinic due to attention-related difficulties. All participants have a clinical diagnosis of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and were receiving routine clinical care at the time of enrollment. The population reflects a real-world clinical sample, including children with varying levels of attentional, executive-function, and emotional difficulties commonly observed in pediatric ADHD. Treatment selection was based on usual clinical decision-making rather than random assignment.

Ages

6 to 18 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: School-age children (approximately 6-18 years) Clinical diagnosis of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Presence of attention or executive-function difficulties requiring clinical follow-up Participation in one of the routine clinical interventions (BCI-based attention training, methylphenidate, citicoline, or their combination) Completion of baseline and post-intervention assessments Written informed consent obtained from a parent or legal guardian Exclusion Criteria: Presence of a neurological disorder (e.g., epilepsy, traumatic brain injury) Intellectual disability or severe developmental disorder that would prevent participation in computerized assessments Current use of additional psychotropic medications other than methylphenidate Significant sensory or motor impairment interfering with computer-based testing Incomplete assessment data or inability to complete the intervention period

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

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  • Uludag University

    Bursa, 16440, Turkey (Türkiye)

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