Training Executive, Attention and Motor Skills (TEAMS): Preliminary Studies

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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Training Executive, Attention and Motor Skills (TEAMS) is a new research program for preschool children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) that attempts to use game-like activities and physical exercise to promote the growth of neural processes that underlie the core features of the disorder (e.g., hyperactivity, impulsivity) as well as associated areas of difficulty (e.g., socialization, motor skills). These activities are implemented at home and in supervised playgroups at no cost to families and are coupled with extensive parental education about ADHD symptoms and associated impairments.

Official Title
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Training Executive, Attention and Motor Skills (TEAMS): Preliminary Studies

Conditions
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: TEAMS (Training Attention Executive and Motor Skills)


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Be at least 4.0 and less than 6.0 years of age; Receive a T-score on the Hyperactivity scale of the Behavior Assessment System for Children, Second Edition (BASC-2) of at least 65 (1.5 SD above the mean) by either teacher or parent rating, and a score of at least 60 (1 SD above the mean) by the other rater; Meet diagnostic criteria for ADHD-C or ADHD-HI as ascertained using the Kiddie-SADS, which will be administered to the parent. Exclusion Criteria: Chronic medical illness or is taking systemic medication; Diagnosed neurological disorder; Full Scale IQ below 80 as measured by the Stanford-Binet - Fifth Edition Abbreviated Battery; Diagnosis of autism, pervasive developmental disorder or post-traumatic stress disorder; Determined to be physically aggressive with other children; Parent enrolled in a parent management training program; Not attending school or day

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 4 Years
Maximum Age: 5 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: TEAMS<br>TEAMS has been designed to promote executive skills, memory and fine motor control, and includes game-like activities that allow for increases in task complexity. | Other: TEAMS (Training Attention Executive and Motor Skills)<br>* Training Executive, Attention and Motor Skills (TEAMS) is a new research program for preschool children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) that attempts to use game-like activities and physical exercise to promote the growth of neural processes that underlie the core features of the disorder (e.g., hyperactivity, impulsivity) as well as associated areas of difficulty (e.g., socialization, motor skills). These activities are implemented at home and in supervised playgroups at no cost to families and are coupled with extensive parental education about ADHD symptoms and associated impairments.<br>* Other names: Cognitive enhancement;|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Daily Diary of Engagement in Games at Home | Parents complete diaries indicating the games/exercises that they engaged in with their children, as well as the amount of time per day and the degree to which the activities were enjoyable. | Weekly during intervention, 1 month follow-up, 3 month follow-up | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Rating Scale IV(ADHD-RS-IV) | Parent and teacher ratings of ADHD symptom severity | Pre intervention, post intervention, 1 month follow-up, 3 month follow-up | 
| Parent Satisfaction Questionnaire | Parents rate the palatability of the intervention across a number of dimensions. | Post intervention, 1 month follow-up, 3 month follow-up | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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ADHD, Executive function, Preschool children, Treatment, Memory, Attention, Training, Cognitive enhancement