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Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity DisorderNCT07242625

A Pilot Study on Efficacy of Digital Therapeutic NDTx-02 for Executive Function in Children and Adolescents With ADHD or ASD

A study testing NDTx-02 + TAU and TAU in people with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder, run by Neudive Inc. at 3 sites in South Korea.

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Trial summary

The purpose of this study is to explore the preliminary safety and effectiveness of the digital therapeutic device 'NDTx-02' in supporting improvements of executive function in children and adolescents diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 5 to 12 years
What is being tested?
NDTx-02 + TAU and TAU
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
48 participants
Where
3 sitesSouth Korea
Study dates
16 Oct 2025to Aug 2026
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 5 to 12 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child

Who may be able to join

  • Children and adolescents aged 5 to 12 years at the time of screening
  • Diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)* by a psychiatrist according to DSM-5 diagnostic criteria
  • For ASD, diagnosis can be supported by the Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R) or the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS), either version 1 or 2
  • Full-Scale Intelligence Quotient (FSIQ) of 65 or higher
  • Able to use the 'NDTx-02' installed on a tablet, alone or with the assistance of a guardian
  • Able to comply with the recommended application schedule for the investigational device (6 weeks, 30 sessions, 5 times per week)
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  • Agree not to add or change any treatment/education/rehabilitation programs or medications, including Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) or cognitive therapy, during the study period (continuation of pre-existing TAU [Treatment-As-Usual] is allowed)
  • Participant and parent (or legal guardian) voluntarily decide to join the trial and provide written informed consent
  • Participants willing to comply with the clinical trial procedures

Who cannot join

  • A risk of clinically significant behavioral problems, emotion regulation problems, psychotic symptoms, self-harm, or other harm at a level that affects the treatment process
  • Severe acute/chronic medical or mental illness
  • Serious trauma or surgery performed within 4 weeks before the screening date
  • Participants with other disabilities such as severe neurological diseases (e.g. brain lesions, mental disorders, etc.)
  • Participants who are currently participating in another clinical trial or have participated in another clinical trial within 30 days before the screening date
  • Change in the dosage or regimen of medications that may significantly affect cognitive function within 4 weeks prior to the baseline visit
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  • Change in participation in treatment/education/rehabilitation programs that may significantly affect cognitive function within 4 weeks prior to the baseline visit
  • Participation in a clinical trial of, or prior experience using, cognitive improvement or daily living improvement software within 12 weeks prior to the baseline visit
  • In other cases where the investigator determines that participation in the clinical trial is inappropriate due to ethical reasons or the possibility of influencing the results of the clinical trial

Trial locations and contacts

3 sites in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

South Korea3 sites, 3 recruiting
  • Daegu Catholic University Medical Center

    Daegu, 42472

    Tae Young Choi, MD, PhD, +82-53-650-4184, tyoungchoi@cu.ac.kr

    Recruiting
  • Samsung Medical Center

    Seoul, 06351

    Yoo-Sook Joung, MD, PhD, +82-2-2258-1511, yschoung@skku.edu

    Recruiting
  • The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital

    Seoul, 06591

    JaeHyun Yoo, MD, PhD, jay.yoo84@gmail.com

    Recruiting

Other trials in South Korea

About this study

Official title: A Multi-center, Prospective, Compared, Randomized, Evaluator-blinded, Pilot Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Digital Therapeutics 'NDTx-02' on Executive Function in Children and Adolescents With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

The purpose of this study is to explore the preliminary safety and effectiveness of the digital therapeutic device 'NDTx-02' in supporting improvements of executive function in children and adolescents diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Read the detailed description

This pilot clinical trial aims to evaluate the preliminary safety and effectiveness of NDTx-02 in combination with Treatment-As-Usual (TAU) compared with TAU alone (waitlist control).

The study will employ a randomized waitlist-control design, in which participants will be assigned to either experimental group (immediate intervention) or waitlist control group (delayed intervention) with a 1:1 ratio.

  • Experimental group (immediate intervention): NDTx-02 + TAU for the first 6 weeks (stage 1), followed by TAU only for the following 6 weeks (stage 2).
  • Waitlist control group (delayed intervention): TAU only during the first 6 weeks (stage 1), followed by NDTx-02 + TAU for the following 6 weeks (stage 2).

Efficacy will be assessed using the K-BRIEF-2, K-VABS-II, K-ARS-5, KAT, WMT, C-TMT, Stroop Color and Word Test Children's Version, Digit Span test, CGI-S, and CGI-I.

The primary efficacy analysis will compare the experimental group and the waitlist control group during Stage 1 (weeks 0-6). The delayed intervention period (Stage 2) will be analyzed as secondary/exploratory.

Being tested
NDTx-02 + TAU, TAU
Keywords
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Digital therapeutics, Executive function, Children, Adolescents, Self-management skills, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Intervention
Medical subject headings
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity, Autism Spectrum Disorder

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • NDTx-02 + TAUDevice

    NDTx-02 intervention: Participants will be provided with a tablet pre-installed with NDTx-02 and instructed to use the device five times per week for six weeks, for a total of 30 sessions.

  • TAUBehavioural

    TAU (Treatment-As-Usual): Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)-related treatment/rehabilitation/education.

Study groups in NCT07242625
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
The experimental group (immediate intervention)ExperimentalNDTx-02 + TAU for the first 6 weeks (stage 1), followed by TAU only for the following 6 weeks (stage 2).
Receives: Device: NDTx-02 + TAU; Behavioral: TAU
The waitlist control group (delayed intervention)OtherTAU only during the first 6 weeks (stage 1), followed by NDTx-02 + TAU for the following 6 weeks (stage 2).
Receives: Behavioral: TAU

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. K-BRIEF-2 (Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function, Second Edition)

    The K-BRIEF-2 consists of 63 items rated on a 3-point scale (Never, Sometimes, Often). The K-BRIEF-2 comprises 9 scales (Inhibit, Self-Monitor, Shift, Emotional Control, Initiate, Working Memory, Plan/Organize, Task-Monitor, Organization of Materials) organized under 3 index scores (Behavior Regulation, Emotion Regulation, Cognitive Regulation). The 9 scales collectively yield the Global Executive Composite (GEC), which reflects overall executive functioning. Higher T scores indicate greater executive function difficulties.

    Measured: Baseline (V2,V4), Day 42 (V4,V6)

Secondary outcomes (9)
  1. K-ARS-5 (Korean ADHD Rating Scale, 5th Edition)

    The K-ARS-5 is a parent-rated scale for children aged 5-12, developed based on DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for ADHD. It contains 30 items that assess the frequency and severity of ADHD symptoms, including inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity. Higher scores indicate greater ADHD symptom severity.

    Measured: Baseline (V2,V4), Day 42 (V4,V6)

  2. K-VABS-II (Korean Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales-II)

    The K-VABS-II is a clinician-administered tool for individuals from 0 to 99 years of age, assessing social and adaptive functioning across Communication, Daily Living Skills, Socialization, and Motor Skills, as well as a Maladaptive Behavior Index. It consists of 433 items. Standard scores range from 55 to 145, with higher scores reflecting better adaptive functioning.

    Measured: Baseline (V2,V4), Day 42 (V4,V6)

  3. KAT (Korean Attention Test System)

    The KAT is an assessment tool for children aged 5-15 that systematically evaluates visual and auditory attention. It provides measures such as omission errors, commission errors, mean reaction time, and ADHD indices, and is designed to identify attention deficits and impulsivity.

    Measured: Baseline (V2,V4), Day 42 (V4,V6)

  4. WMT (Working Memory Test for Children)

    The WMT is an assessment tool for children aged 5-15, designed to measure working memory capacity. It evaluates performance in forward and backward sequencing tasks, as well as longest span achieved. Scores provide insight into attention and working memory deficits, particularly for ADHD diagnosis.

    Measured: Baseline (V2,V4), Day 42 (V4,V6)

  5. C-TMT (Color Trail Making Test for Children)

    The C-TMT is an assessment tool for children aged 5-15 that measures executive function and cognitive flexibility. It assesses completion times, sequencing errors, and interference indices. Poorer performance (longer completion time, more errors) indicates executive dysfunction, often associated with ADHD.

    Measured: Baseline (V2,V4), Day 42 (V4,V6)

  6. Stroop Color and Word Test - Children's Version

    The Stroop Children's Test assesses frontal lobe function and inhibitory control in children aged 5-14. It evaluates words, color, color-word, and interference scores. It is used in the diagnosis of ADHD, tic disorders, learning disabilities, and autism spectrum disorder, as well as in assessing neuropsychological deficits.

    Measured: Baseline (V2,V4), Day 42 (V4,V6)

  7. Digit Span Test

    The Digit Span subtest of the K-WISC-V assesses auditory attention and working memory. It includes Digit Span Forward, Digit Span Backward, and Digit Span Sequencing, as well as the longest span achieved in each category. Higher scores indicate better memory capacity and attentional control.

    Measured: Baseline (V2,V4), Day 42 (V4,V6)

  8. CGI-S (Clinical Global Impression-Severity)

    The CGI-S is a clinician-rated scale assessing overall illness severity on a 7-point scale (1 = normal, 7 = extremely severe). Clinicians rate current severity relative to past patients with the same diagnosis, providing a standardized severity assessment.

    Measured: Baseline (V2,V4), Day 42 (V4,V6)

  9. CGI-I (Clinical Global Impression-Improvement)

    The CGI-I is a clinician-rated scale assessing overall improvement or worsening of the patient's condition compared to baseline. It is rated on a 7-point scale (1 = very much improved, 7 = very much worse). Lower scores indicate greater clinical improvement.

    Measured: Day 42 (V4,V6)

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted21 Nov 2025
  2. Study start16 Oct 2025
  3. Primary completionApr 2026 (estimated)
  4. Study completionAug 2026 (estimated)

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
48 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT07242625
Sponsor's protocol ID
ND-05
Other IDs
DIP2024BrainAI
Status last verified
Nov 2025
First submitted
29 Sep 2025
Last updated
21 Nov 2025
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing NDTx-02 + TAU and TAU in people with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder, run by Neudive Inc. at 3 sites in South Korea.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 9 inclusion and 9 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 21 Nov 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 3 sites in South Korea. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact SungJa Cho (+82-2-6959-9933, sungja_cho@neudive.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

K-BRIEF-2 (Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function, Second Edition) (time frame: Baseline (V2,V4), Day 42 (V4,V6)). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 21 Nov 2025.

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