SUSTAINED ATTENTION METER FOR ADHD TREATMENT ASSESSMENT

用于 ADHD 治疗评估的持续注意力计

基本信息

批准号：
6074615
负责人：
ALAN S GEVINS
金额：
$ 9.98万
依托单位：
SAM TECHNOLOGY, INC.
依托单位国家：
美国
项目类别：
财政年份：
2000
资助国家：
美国
起止时间：
2000-08-01 至 2001-09-30
项目状态：
已结题

来源：
https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/6074615
关键词：
attention attention deficit disorder behavior test bioengineering /biomedical engineering bioimaging /biomedical imaging biomedical equipment development child (0-11) electroencephalography human subject mental disorder chemotherapy mental disorder diagnosis neuropsychological tests patient care planning

项目摘要

A primary goal of research on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is to identify interventions that improve a child's ability to sustain focused attention. Surprisingly, there is no standard objective means for assessing treatment-related improvements in this ability. We propose an enabling technology, the Sustained Attention Meter for ADHD (SAM-ADHD), to facilitate research and improve ADHD treatment by providing investigators and clinicians with an objective means to assess changes in behavioral and neurophysiological measures of sustained focused attention. We have previously developed measures of this fundamental cognitive ability. During Phase I, we will evaluate their suitability for ADHD treatment assessment using a database recorded from children with ADHD. In Phase lithe instrument would be implemented, tested and independently evaluated. PROPOSED COMMERCIAL APPLICATION: ADHD is a common childhood neurological disorder. It is pharmacologically treated with stimulants, yet there is no instrument for measuring treatment-related improvements in a child's attentional functions. The proposed device would provide a critical technology for evaluation of neurophysiological and behavioral aspects of sustained focused attention. It would facilitate research and permit more effective and economical management of individual patients. There is a large potential market for it among pediatric neurologists, child psychiatrists and other professionals involved with treatment of ADHD in children.

注意力缺陷多动障碍 (ADHD) 研究的主要目标是确定可提高儿童持续注意力集中能力的干预措施。令人惊讶的是，没有标准的客观方法来评估与治疗相关的这种能力的改善。我们提出了一种使能技术，即多动症持续注意力计（SAM-ADHD），通过为研究人员和临床医生提供一种客观的手段来评估持续集中注意力的行为和神经生理学指标的变化，从而促进研究和改善多动症治疗。我们之前已经开发了这种基本认知能力的测量方法。在第一阶段，我们将使用 ADHD 儿童记录的数据库来评估他们是否适合 ADHD 治疗评估。在阶段，将实施、测试和独立评估灵活的仪器。拟议的商业应用：多动症是一种常见的儿童神经系统疾病。它是用兴奋剂进行药物治疗，但没有仪器可以测量与治疗相关的儿童注意力功能的改善。所提出的设备将为评估持续集中注意力的神经生理学和行为方面提供关键技术。它将促进研究并允许对个体患者进行更有效和更经济的管理。在儿科神经科医生、儿童精神病学家和其他参与儿童多动症治疗的专业人士中，它有一个巨大的潜在市场。