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Video Games May Boost ADHD Attention, But Not Enough

2/19/2026

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Video-game-based interventions may slightly improve attention symptoms in children with ADHD, but the effect is small and not clinically significant compared with standard treatments.
The finding comes from a systematic review and meta-analysis led by Pengwei Ma, covering ten studies with 820 participants.
The researchers say digital interventions should complement, not replace, existing therapies.
Future studies may test combining video-game therapy with physical activity to improve outcomes.

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Story summary

Video-game-based interventions may slightly improve attention symptoms in children with ADHD, but the effect is small and not clinically significant compared with standard treatments.
The finding comes from a systematic review and meta-analysis led by Pengwei Ma, covering ten studies with 820 participants.
The researchers say digital interventions should complement, not replace, existing therapies.
Future studies may test combining video-game therapy with physical activity to improve outcomes.