Commentary: Using QbTest for monitoring pharmacological treatment response in ADHD – are we there yet?

Bellato, Alessio; Parlatini, Valeria; Groom, Madeleine J.; Hall, Charlotte L.; Hollis, Chris; Simonoff, Emily; Thapar, Anita; Cortese, Samuele

Abstract

Individuals with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) exhibit varied responses to pharmacological treatments (e.g. stimulants and non-stimulants). Accurately and promptly detecting treatment-related improvements, response failure, or deterioration poses significant challenges, as current monitoring primarily relies on subjective ratings. In this commentary, we critically evaluate the evidence supporting the use of QbTest for objectively monitoring ADHD treatment response in clinical practice. We also offer recommendations for future research, advocating for rigorous clinical trials and longitudinal studies to further explore the potential utilisation of QbTest and other tools for monitoring treatment responses in individuals with ADHD.

Citation

Bellato, A., Parlatini, V., Groom, M. J., Hall, C. L., Hollis, C., Simonoff, E., Thapar, A., & Cortese, S. (2024). Commentary: Using QbTest for monitoring pharmacological treatment response in ADHD – are we there yet?. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, https://doi.org/10.1111/jcpp.14071

• Journal Article Type: Commentary
• Acceptance Date: Oct 15, 2024
• Online Publication Date: Nov 8, 2024
• Publication Date: Nov 8, 2024
• Deposit Date: Oct 17, 2024
• Publicly Available Date: Nov 9, 2025
• Journal: Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry
• Print ISSN: 0021-9630
• Electronic ISSN: 1469-7610
• Publisher: Wiley
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/jcpp.14071
• Keywords: ADHD; activity level; biomarkers; continuous performance test; outcome; pharmacotherapy
• Public URL: https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/40584390
• Publisher URL: https://acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jcpp.14071
• Additional Information: Accepted: 2024-10-15; Published: 2024-11-08