Therapeutic Video Game Improves Attention in ADHD

A randomized controlled trial published in The Lancet Digital Health tested AKL-T01, a video game designed as a digital therapeutic for children with ADHD. Participants played the game over four weeks, completing structured attention-training tasks embedded in gameplay.

Results showed significant improvement on the Test of Variables of Attention (TOVA API), an objective measure of attention, compared to the control group. Improvements extended to functional outcomes, supporting the therapeutic value of the intervention.

This study marks an important milestone in digital therapeutics, showing how video games can be harnessed for clinical benefit. By transforming treatment into an engaging activity, digital interventions like this may help children build skills while enjoying the process. Such innovations could expand access to effective ADHD care without adding to medication burden.