Neuro-behavioral test method for screening and evaluating therapy for ADHD and system
US9504415B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 22, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 14, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/369
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A new neuro-behavioral test with analysis algorithms has been developed for use in screening individuals for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and for the quantitative evaluation of ADHD medication/therapy in diagnosed patients. This technique combines a 15 minute auditory-based test of attention with simultaneous EEG monitoring by a wireless, portable data acquisition device. This system acquires both behavioral response (i.e., reaction times to target stimuli, as well as errors of omission/commission) and EEG waveforms. All of the data is simultaneously processed by the algorithms to produce several representative indices. These indices are then combined to produce an overall neuro-behavioral index that represents the degree by which both “behavioral” and “EEG” attention is maintained throughout the test.
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