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Data-driven mechanistic analysis of digital therapeutic–assisted training and evaluation of personalized protocol effects in children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder

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  • Seon-Chil Kim

  • Na-Yeong Kong

  • Sun-Young Lee

  • Sang-Woo Lee

  • June 19, 2026

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Clinical Report: Mechanistic Insights from Data Analysis of Digital Therapeutics in Tailored Training for Pediatric ADHD Management

Overview

This study investigates the mechanisms of performance decline in digital therapeutics for children with ADHD and compares a personalized protocol to a standard protocol. Results indicate that impulsivity and speed-accuracy trade-offs significantly affect training performance.

Background

ADHD is a prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder in children, characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, often leading to long-term functional impairments. Traditional treatment primarily involves pharmacotherapy, which can have adverse effects.

Data Highlights

GroupTraining ProtocolParticipants
ExperimentalPersonalized20
ControlStandard20

Key Findings

  • Performance decline was more associated with commission errors (impulsivity) than omission errors.
  • A speed–accuracy trade-off was observed, where faster responses led to increased error rates.
  • The personalized protocol resulted in greater improvements in attentional control compared to the standard protocol.
  • Both groups had identical total training volumes, ensuring a fair comparison.
  • Pre–post assessments utilized the Comprehensive Attention Test (CAT) and Korean ADHD Rating Scale (K-ARS).

Clinical Implications

The findings indicate that personalized digital therapeutic protocols may address specific performance decline mechanisms.

Conclusion

This study highlights the mechanisms of performance decline in ADHD management through digital therapeutics.

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  2. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 2026 -- Editorial: The Role of Human-Computer Interaction and Human Factors in the Future of Digital Therapeutics for Mental Health
  3. BMC Psychiatry, 2025 -- Utilizing Remote Technology for ADHD Management: A Prospective Cohort Study Protocol on Transitioning and Mitigating Adverse Outcomes in Adolescents
  4. Clinical Practice Guideline for the Diagnosis, Evaluation, and Treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Children and Adolescents | Pediatrics | American Academy of Pediatrics
  5. BMC Psychiatry (Springer) — Objective evaluation of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder medication effects using a load-cell-embedded chair in a simulated classroom
  6. Clinical Practice Guideline for the Diagnosis, Evaluation, and Treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Children and Adolescents | Pediatrics | American Academy of Pediatrics
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  8. Real-time cognitive performance metrics derived from a digital therapeutic for inattention predict ADHD-related clinical outcomes: Replication across three independent trials of AKL-T01 | Translational Psychiatry

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