2023
Cognitive training for children with ADHD: composite cognitive score outcome in a randomized controlled trial
Bikic A, Dalsgaard S, Pittman B, Leckman J, Wexler B. Cognitive training for children with ADHD: composite cognitive score outcome in a randomized controlled trial. Nordic Journal Of Psychiatry 2023, 78: 87-91. PMID: 37905332, DOI: 10.1080/08039488.2023.2270954.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAttention-deficit/hyperactivity disorderCognitive trainingDeficit/hyperactivity disorderComposite cognition scoreSessions of trainingCognitive functioningHyperactivity disorderCognitive improvementCognition scoresTraining sessionsMixed resultsFrequency of trainingTrainingChildrenSessionsIntervention groupCognitionInterventionFunctioningPost Hoc AnalysisScore outcomesControl groupPrevious studiesDisordersOutcomes
2021
The effect of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) combined with cognitive training on EEG spectral power in adolescent boys with ADHD: A double-blind, randomized, sham-controlled trial
Westwood SJ, Bozhilova N, Criaud M, Lam SL, Lukito S, Wallace-Hanlon S, Kowalczyk OS, Kostara A, Mathew J, Wexler BE, Kadosh RC, Asherson P, Rubia K. The effect of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) combined with cognitive training on EEG spectral power in adolescent boys with ADHD: A double-blind, randomized, sham-controlled trial. IBRO Neuroscience Reports 2021, 12: 55-64. PMID: 35746969, PMCID: PMC9210460, DOI: 10.1016/j.ibneur.2021.12.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAttention-deficit/hyperactivity disorderTranscranial direct current stimulationRight inferior frontal cortexCognitive trainingDirect current stimulationChildren/adolescentsTask performanceCurrent stimulationAnodal transcranial direct current stimulationInferior frontal cortexCognitive measuresCognitive effectsHyperactivity disorderEEG spectral powerNeural effectsSham-controlled studyAdolescent boysGroup differencesSpectral powerQEEG measuresFrontal cortexAdolescentsComprehensive measureParticipantsTraining
2019
A novel neurotherapy of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) combined with cognitive training in ADHD children
Westwood S, Asherson P, Kadosh R, Wexler B, Rubia K. A novel neurotherapy of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) combined with cognitive training in ADHD children. Brain Stimulation 2019, 12: 521. DOI: 10.1016/j.brs.2018.12.714.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2016
Cognitive Priming and Cognitive Training: Immediate and Far Transfer to Academic Skills in Children
Wexler BE, Iseli M, Leon S, Zaggle W, Rush C, Goodman A, Esat Imal A, Bo E. Cognitive Priming and Cognitive Training: Immediate and Far Transfer to Academic Skills in Children. Scientific Reports 2016, 6: 32859. PMID: 27615029, PMCID: PMC5018694, DOI: 10.1038/srep32859.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive primingBrain trainingBrain training gamesSecond-grade childrenCognitive trainingCognitive operationsFar transferTraining gamesAcademic skillsAcademic achievementNeural systemsAchievement testTraining sessionsNeuroplastic potentialEnvironmental inputsPrimingTrainingInter-neuronal connectionsChildrenGameStudy sampleSkillsImmediate effectsControl classLearningBrain Mechanisms of Change in Addiction Treatment: Models, Methods, and Emerging Findings
Chung T, Noronha A, Carroll KM, Potenza MN, Hutchison K, Calhoun VD, Gabrieli JD, Morgenstern J, Nixon SJ, Wexler BE, Brewer J, Ray L, Filbey F, Strauman TJ, Kober H, Ewing S. Brain Mechanisms of Change in Addiction Treatment: Models, Methods, and Emerging Findings. Current Addiction Reports 2016, 3: 332-342. PMID: 27990326, PMCID: PMC5155705, DOI: 10.1007/s40429-016-0113-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBrain mechanismsPsychotherapy researchCognitive behavioral therapyProcessing of rewardAddiction treatmentCognitive controlCognitive trainingField of neuroscienceMindfulness interventionBehavioral therapyBehavioral interventionsBrain circuitsEmerging FindingsSustained abstinenceBehavior changeRecovery of brainInterventionNeuroscienceTreatment effectsRewardPsychotherapyChange meetingsBrainAbstinenceResearch
2008
Neurocognitive enhancement therapy with vocational services: Work outcomes at two-year follow-up
Bell MD, Zito W, Greig T, Wexler BE. Neurocognitive enhancement therapy with vocational services: Work outcomes at two-year follow-up. Schizophrenia Research 2008, 105: 18-29. PMID: 18715755, DOI: 10.1016/j.schres.2008.06.026.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultCognition DisordersCognitive Behavioral TherapyCombined Modality TherapyEmploymentEmployment, SupportedFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansMaleNeuropsychological TestsOccupational TherapyPsychiatric Status Rating ScalesPsychotherapy, GroupPsychotic DisordersRehabilitation, VocationalSchizophreniaSchizophrenic PsychologyTreatment OutcomeVocational EducationConceptsNeurocognitive enhancement therapyEnhancement therapyComputer-based cognitive trainingCommunity-based vocational servicesWeekly support groupsCognitive remediationCognitive trainingExecutive functionWork outcomesRemediation programVocational outcomesCommunity mental health centerMental health centersCognitive impairmentSixth quarterVocational servicesNet trainingTherapy outcomeSupport groupsCompetitive employmentSchizophreniaRehabilitation methodsSchizoaffective patientsEmployment programsTraining
2007
Improved cognitive function in schizophrenia after one year of cognitive training and vocational services
Greig TC, Zito W, Wexler BE, Fiszdon J, Bell MD. Improved cognitive function in schizophrenia after one year of cognitive training and vocational services. Schizophrenia Research 2007, 96: 156-161. PMID: 17669629, PMCID: PMC2080620, DOI: 10.1016/j.schres.2007.07.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNeurocognitive enhancement therapyCognitive training exercisesCognitive remediation programNeuropsychological test batterySchizoaffective disorderCognitive trainingExecutive functionEnhancement therapyTest batteryCognitive functionCognitive deficitsRemediation programVocational programsCommunity mental health centerYear-long programMental health centersFeedback groupVocational servicesStable outpatientsParticipantsSchizophreniaTraining exercisesProcessing groupUrban community mental health centerSupport programs
2005
Cognitive training of verbal memory using a dichotic listening paradigm: impact on symptoms and cognition
Fiszdon JM, Whelahan H, Bryson GJ, Wexler BE, Bell MD. Cognitive training of verbal memory using a dichotic listening paradigm: impact on symptoms and cognition. Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica 2005, 112: 187-193. PMID: 16095473, DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0447.2005.00565.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVerbal memoryAuditory hallucinationsDichotic listeningDL taskMemory training taskCognitive remediation trainingCognitive remediation programVerbal episodic memoryVerbal memory taskDichotic listening paradigmRemediation trainingCognitive trainingEpisodic memoryMemory taskTraining tasksRemediation programGeneral psychopathologyControl conditionMemoryTaskCognitionPsychiatric symptomsTrainingHierarchical trainingCurrent investigationNeurocognitive enhancement therapy with work therapy: Productivity outcomes at 6- and 12-month follow-ups
Bell MD, Bryson GJ, Greig TC, Fiszdon JM, Wexler BE. Neurocognitive enhancement therapy with work therapy: Productivity outcomes at 6- and 12-month follow-ups. The Journal Of Rehabilitation Research And Development 2005, 42: 829. PMID: 16680620, DOI: 10.1682/jrrd.2005.03.0061.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultCognitive Behavioral TherapyCombined Modality TherapyFollow-Up StudiesHumansMiddle AgedNeuropsychological TestsOdds RatioPatient ComplianceProbabilityPsychiatric Status Rating ScalesPsychotic DisordersRehabilitation, VocationalRisk AssessmentSchizophreniaTask Performance and AnalysisTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeConceptsNeurocognitive enhancement therapyWork therapyCognitive trainingEnhancement therapyComputerized cognitive trainingExecutive functionWork outcomesCommunity mental health centerDiagnosis of schizophreniaMental health centersMental hygiene clinicSchizoaffective disorderRandom effects analysisNet trainingProductivity outcomesTrainingRehabilitation programSchizophreniaMore hoursMemoryPresent studyDisordersOutcomesEffect analysisFindings
2004
Effects of neurocognitive enhancement therapy in schizophrenia: Normalisation of memory performance
Bell MD, Fiszdon J, Bryson G, Wexler BE. Effects of neurocognitive enhancement therapy in schizophrenia: Normalisation of memory performance. Cognitive Neuropsychiatry 2004, 9: 199-211. PMID: 16571581, DOI: 10.1080/13546800344000084.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNeurocognitive enhancement therapyMemory taskReaction time taskCognitive remediationTime taskSchizophrenia patientsEnhancement therapyCommunity control samplePreponderance of researchCognitive trainingWord recallDigit recallMemory performanceCognitive performanceCognitive functionSchizophrenia sampleNonpsychiatric controlsTaskReaction timePoor performanceRecallCommunity controlsHierarchical trainingSchizophreniaTraining