Study of Different Executive Function Training Methods in Adolescents Aged 12 to 17 With and Without ADHD

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to understand how different methods of training executive function can improve cognitive outcomes in adolescents aged 12 to 17, including those diagnosed with ADHD and those without. It seeks to identify which parts of executive function training are most helpful, how these parts affect adolescents with ADHD differently, and which personal factors influence training success. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of six training approaches. These include non-gamified and gamified versions of the N-back task, multi-domain training involving several cognitive tasks, and versions of these trainings combined with weekly motivational coaching sessions via videoconference. Each participant completes 40 training sessions over four weeks. Throughout the study, participants will undergo tests and surveys before starting training, immediately after completing it, and again six months later. Researchers will assess how well participants follow the training schedule and measure changes in working memory, inhibition, flexibility, complex cognition, well-being, and mental health. The total study duration includes baseline, training, post-training, and long-term follow-up assessments.

Executive Function Training for Children and Adolescents