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ArticleMethodsX2024

Effects of computer-based cognitive training vs. paper-and-pencil-based training on the cognitive development of typically developing children: Protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

Carolina Robledo-Castro, Gimena Rocío Ramírez-Suarez, Luz Helena Rodríguez-Rodríguez

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Article in MethodsX, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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2 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

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3 authors.

Carolina Robledo-CastroUniversity of Tolima, Santa Helena alta Cl 42 1-02, Ibagué 730006299, Colombia.
Gimena Rocío Ramírez-SuarezUniversity of Tolima, Santa Helena alta Cl 42 1-02, Ibagué 730006299, Colombia.
Luz Helena Rodríguez-RodríguezUniversity of Tolima, Santa Helena alta Cl 42 1-02, Ibagué 730006299, Colombia.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a computerized cognitive training program in improving executive functions and attention in elementary school children, compared to a traditional paper-and-pencil intervention. The study has been formulated as a randomized controlled trial with pre- and post-intervention measures. For the study, third-grade children with typical development aged between 7 and 9 years will be recruited. Participants will be randomly assigned to the two study arms (control and experimental). The experimental group will participate in a computerized intervention using the NeuronUp cognitive stimulation platform for 8 weeks, twice a week. Sessions will be conducted using computers in the computer lab of the participating educational institution. The active control group will engage in paper-and-pencil cognitive training for the same duration and intensity as the experimental group. Evaluators will be blinded to the assignment, and participants will be blinded to the target intervention. Hypothesis testing will be conducted through ANOVA-MR, and logistic regressions will be implemented to assess the effect of socioeconomic variables on children's performance. These results are expected to contribute to the discussion on the opportunities and benefits offered by cognitive training programs on the cognitive development of typically developing children.

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AttentionCognitive developmentCognitive trainingComputer-basedExecutive functionsRandomized controlled trial to evaluate the effect of a cognitive training program

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PMID39176150
PMCPMC11340614

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