Could a video game treat childhood ADHD? Studies point to a complicated answer
The Star
Digital therapies, such as game-based treatments for ADHD, show mixed results in improving symptoms, with some studies indicating modest benefits and others showing no significant improvement. EndeavorRx, the first FDA-approved digital therapeutic for pediatric ADHD, is recommended as an adjunct to medication and therapy but may not directly reduce typical behavioral symptoms. A recent study on a different digital program, IBT-AC01, found no significant improvement in ADHD symptoms compared to a control group, suggesting that more research is needed to establish the efficacy of such treatments.
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