Home-based brain-computer interface attention training program for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: a feasibility trial
Background: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a prevalent child neurodevelopmental disorder that is treated in clinics and in schools. Previous trials suggested that our brain–computer interface (BCI)-based attention training program could improve ADHD symptoms. We have since devel...
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| author | Lim, Choon Guan Soh, Chui Pin Lim, Shernice Shi Yun Fung, Daniel Shuen Sheng Guan, Cuntai Lee, Tih-Shih |
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| author_facet | School of Computer Science and Engineering Lim, Choon Guan Soh, Chui Pin Lim, Shernice Shi Yun Fung, Daniel Shuen Sheng Guan, Cuntai Lee, Tih-Shih |
| author_sort | Lim, Choon Guan |
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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a prevalent child neurodevelopmental disorder that is treated in clinics and in schools. Previous trials suggested that our brain–computer interface (BCI)-based attention training program could improve ADHD symptoms. We have since developed a tablet version of the training program which can be paired with wireless EEG headsets. In this trial, we investigated the feasibility of delivering this tablet-based BCI intervention at home.
Methods:
Twenty children diagnosed with ADHD, who did not receive any medication for the preceding month, were randomised to receive the 8-week tablet-based BCI intervention either in the clinic or at home. Those in the home intervention group received instructions before commencing the program and got reminders if they were lagging on the training sessions. The ADHD Rating Scale was completed by a blinded clinician at baseline and at week 8. Adverse events were monitored during any contact with the child throughout the trial and at week 8.
Results:
Children in both groups could complete the tablet-based intervention easily on their own with minimal support from the clinic therapist or their parents (at home). The intervention was safe with few reported adverse effects. Clinician-rated inattentive symptoms on the ADHD-Rating Scale reduced by 3.2 (SD 6.20) and 3.9 (SD 5.08) for the home-based and clinic-based groups respectively, suggesting that home-based intervention was comparable to clinic-based intervention.
Conclusions:
This trial demonstrated that the tablet version of our BCI-based attention training program can be safely delivered to children in the comfort of their own home. |
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| spelling | ntu-10356/1696862023-08-04T15:36:07Z Home-based brain-computer interface attention training program for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: a feasibility trial Lim, Choon Guan Soh, Chui Pin Lim, Shernice Shi Yun Fung, Daniel Shuen Sheng Guan, Cuntai Lee, Tih-Shih School of Computer Science and Engineering Engineering::Computer science and engineering Science::Medicine Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Attention Training Background: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a prevalent child neurodevelopmental disorder that is treated in clinics and in schools. Previous trials suggested that our brain–computer interface (BCI)-based attention training program could improve ADHD symptoms. We have since developed a tablet version of the training program which can be paired with wireless EEG headsets. In this trial, we investigated the feasibility of delivering this tablet-based BCI intervention at home. Methods: Twenty children diagnosed with ADHD, who did not receive any medication for the preceding month, were randomised to receive the 8-week tablet-based BCI intervention either in the clinic or at home. Those in the home intervention group received instructions before commencing the program and got reminders if they were lagging on the training sessions. The ADHD Rating Scale was completed by a blinded clinician at baseline and at week 8. Adverse events were monitored during any contact with the child throughout the trial and at week 8. Results: Children in both groups could complete the tablet-based intervention easily on their own with minimal support from the clinic therapist or their parents (at home). The intervention was safe with few reported adverse effects. Clinician-rated inattentive symptoms on the ADHD-Rating Scale reduced by 3.2 (SD 6.20) and 3.9 (SD 5.08) for the home-based and clinic-based groups respectively, suggesting that home-based intervention was comparable to clinic-based intervention. Conclusions: This trial demonstrated that the tablet version of our BCI-based attention training program can be safely delivered to children in the comfort of their own home. Published version This study was supported by a grant from Lee Foundation. 2023-07-31T04:36:45Z 2023-07-31T04:36:45Z 2023 Journal Article Lim, C. G., Soh, C. P., Lim, S. S. Y., Fung, D. S. S., Guan, C. & Lee, T. (2023). Home-based brain-computer interface attention training program for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: a feasibility trial. Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health, 17(1), 15-. https://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13034-022-00539-x 1753-2000 https://hdl.handle.net/10356/169686 10.1186/s13034-022-00539-x 36698168 2-s2.0-85146818900 1 17 15 en Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health © The Author(s) 2023. Open Access. This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, which permits use, sharing, adaptation, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, as long as you give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the source, provide a link to the Creative Commons licence, and indicate if changes were made. The images or other third party material in this article are included in the article’s Creative Commons licence, unless indicated otherwise in a credit line to the material. If material is not included in the article’s Creative Commons licence and your intended use is not permitted by statutory regulation or exceeds the permitted use, you will need to obtain permission directly from the copyright holder. To view a copy of this licence, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/. The Creative Commons Public Domain Dedication waiver (http://creativeco mmons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/) applies to the data made available in this article, unless otherwise stated in a credit line to the data. application/pdf |
| spellingShingle | Engineering::Computer science and engineering Science::Medicine Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Attention Training Lim, Choon Guan Soh, Chui Pin Lim, Shernice Shi Yun Fung, Daniel Shuen Sheng Guan, Cuntai Lee, Tih-Shih Home-based brain-computer interface attention training program for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: a feasibility trial |
| title | Home-based brain-computer interface attention training program for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: a feasibility trial |
| title_full | Home-based brain-computer interface attention training program for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: a feasibility trial |
| title_fullStr | Home-based brain-computer interface attention training program for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: a feasibility trial |
| title_full_unstemmed | Home-based brain-computer interface attention training program for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: a feasibility trial |
| title_short | Home-based brain-computer interface attention training program for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: a feasibility trial |
| title_sort | home based brain computer interface attention training program for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder a feasibility trial |
| topic | Engineering::Computer science and engineering Science::Medicine Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Attention Training |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10356/169686 |
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