2020
An integrated program of computer-presented and physical cognitive training exercises for children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
Wexler BE, Vitulano LA, Moore C, Katsovich L, Smith SD, Rush C, Grantz H, Dong J, Leckman JF. An integrated program of computer-presented and physical cognitive training exercises for children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Psychological Medicine 2020, 51: 1524-1535. PMID: 32090720, DOI: 10.1017/s0033291720000288.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAttention Deficit Disorder with HyperactivityChildCognitionCognition DisordersCognitive Behavioral TherapyComputersCross-Over StudiesExecutive FunctionExerciseFemaleHumansImpulsive BehaviorMaleMemory, Short-TermConceptsAttention deficit hyperactivity disorderExperimental medicine approachTAU groupMedicine approachHyperactivity disorderWeeks of treatmentCombined subtypeDiagnosis of ADHDClinical trial designHyperactive-impulsive subtypeAttention-deficit/hyperactivity disorderCross-over designDeficit hyperactivity disorderClinical improvementClinical symptomsRandomized crossCognitive dysfunctionCT groupPathophysiological heterogeneityCONSORT recommendationsTrial designResponse rateChange scoresSubtypesTargeted pathology
2016
A Randomized Controlled Trial of an Integrated Brain, Body, and Social Intervention for Children With ADHD
Smith SD, Vitulano LA, Katsovich L, Li S, Moore C, Li F, Grantz H, Zheng X, Eicher V, Guloksuz S, Zheng Y, Dong J, Sukhodolsky DG, Leckman JF. A Randomized Controlled Trial of an Integrated Brain, Body, and Social Intervention for Children With ADHD. Journal Of Attention Disorders 2016, 24: 780-794. PMID: 27178060, PMCID: PMC5107355, DOI: 10.1177/1087054716647490.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAttention Deficit Disorder with HyperactivityBehavior TherapyBrainChildChild, PreschoolHumansMemory, Short-TermTreatment OutcomeConceptsIntegrated brainComputerized cognitive remediation trainingCognitive remediation trainingSocial interventionsBehavior management strategiesRemediation trainingCognitive trainingMemory taskADHD symptomatologyADHD symptomsNeurocognitive testsTeacher ratingsBlinded clinician ratingGeneralized improvementADHDMultiple group comparisonsClinician ratingsMultiple domainsClinical functioningSignificant treatment effectOutcome measuresGroup comparisonsSecondary outcome measuresChildrenRatings
2012
Tourette syndrome in youth with and without obsessive compulsive disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Lebowitz ER, Motlagh MG, Katsovich L, King RA, Lombroso PJ, Grantz H, Lin H, Bentley MJ, Gilbert DL, Singer HS, Coffey BJ, the Tourette Syndrome Study Group, Kurlan RM, Leckman JF. Tourette syndrome in youth with and without obsessive compulsive disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 2012, 21: 451-457. PMID: 22543961, PMCID: PMC3722559, DOI: 10.1007/s00787-012-0278-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAttention Deficit Disorder with HyperactivityChildComorbidityFemaleHumansMaleObsessive-Compulsive DisorderTourette SyndromeConceptsAttention deficit hyperactivity disorderComorbid tic disordersObsessive-compulsive disorderSeverity of ticsChronic tic disorderTic disordersPsychosocial stressDeficit hyperactivity disorderGlobal functioningComorbid diagnosesHyperactivity disorderMore severe ticsComorbid attention deficit hyperactivity disorderDiagnosis of OCDComorbid obsessive-compulsive disorderAdditional comorbid diagnosesSymptoms of anxietyHigh psychosocial stressMore internalizing disordersGreater psychosocial stressSevere ticsOppositional defiant disorderSevere subtypeTic severityTourette syndrome
2009
Streptococcal Upper Respiratory Tract Infections and Psychosocial Stress Predict Future Tic and Obsessive-Compulsive Symptom Severity in Children and Adolescents with Tourette Syndrome and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Lin H, Williams KA, Katsovich L, Findley DB, Grantz H, Lombroso PJ, King RA, Bessen DE, Johnson D, Kaplan EL, Landeros-Weisenberger A, Zhang H, Leckman JF. Streptococcal Upper Respiratory Tract Infections and Psychosocial Stress Predict Future Tic and Obsessive-Compulsive Symptom Severity in Children and Adolescents with Tourette Syndrome and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Biological Psychiatry 2009, 67: 684-691. PMID: 19833320, PMCID: PMC2843763, DOI: 10.1016/j.biopsych.2009.08.020.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAnti-Bacterial AgentsAttention Deficit Disorder with HyperactivityChildDepressive DisorderFemaleForecastingHumansLife Change EventsMaleObsessive-Compulsive DisorderPredictive Value of TestsProspective StudiesPsychologyRespiratory Tract InfectionsSeverity of Illness IndexStreptococcal InfectionsTicsTourette SyndromeConceptsDepressive symptom severityObsessive-compulsive disorderGABHS infectionPsychosocial stressTourette syndromeSymptom severityControl subjectsStreptococcal upper respiratory tract infectionUpper respiratory tract infectionBeta-hemolytic streptococcal infectionCurrent psychosocial stressRespiratory tract infectionsHealthy control subjectsProspective longitudinal studyEarly-onset obsessive-compulsive disorderMinority of childrenOC symptom severityTract infectionsStreptococcal infectionGABHS infectionsObsessive-compulsive symptom severityClinical ratingsNew infectionsClinical ratersControl status
2007
Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation of the Supplementary Motor Area in the treatment of Tourette Syndrome: Report of two cases
Mantovani A, Leckman JF, Grantz H, King RA, Sporn AL, Lisanby SH. Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation of the Supplementary Motor Area in the treatment of Tourette Syndrome: Report of two cases. Clinical Neurophysiology 2007, 118: 2314-2315. PMID: 17709291, DOI: 10.1016/j.clinph.2007.07.011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAttention Deficit Disorder with HyperactivityDepressive Disorder, MajorHumansMaleMotor CortexObsessive-Compulsive DisorderPsychiatric Status Rating ScalesTourette SyndromeTranscranial Magnetic Stimulation