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What is it?
- First and only FDA-approved video game therapy for ADHD, inattentive or combined type
- Approved for children ages 8-17 yo
- A digital game that requires:
- Navigating a course to steer clear of obstacles
- Tapping on targets while ignoring non-targets
- Multitasking by navigating and targeting simultaneously
- Increases in complexity through 4 “worlds”
- Continuously adapts in real time to each player’s individual ability to control their attention
How do you use it?
- Recommended to be used for ~25 min/day, 5 days/week, for at least 4 consecutive weeks
- Available with iPhone/iPad iOS (Apple) devices (need iOS version 13 or higher) or Android devices (need OS version 9.0 or higher)
Is it effective?
- Treatment with Endeavor Rx demonstrated:
- Consistent improvements in ADHD symptoms across 5 clinical studies by 25% after 1 month of treatment and 45% after 2 months of treatment
- Meaningful improvements in Impairment Rating Scale (IRS) with 50% improvement after 1 month of treatment and 68% improvement after 2 months of treatment
- Greater improvement when combined with stimulant medication
Is it safe to use?
- No serious adverse events were reported. Possible adverse effects may include frustration, emotional reaction, dizziness, nausea, headache, eye-strain, or joint pain while playing.
- It may not be appropriate for patients who have photo-sensitive epilepsy or physical limitations that restrict the use of a mobile device.
How do you get it?
- It requires a prescription that can be faxed directly to the manufacturer (Akili) by your child’s clinician’s office
- Once prescribed, Akili will validate and process the order submitted.
- The child’s caregiver will receive an email with a link to pay for the treatment.
- Once the payment has been processed, the caregiver will receive a second email with a unique activation code.
- EndeavorRx app can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play and treatment activated with the code.
How much does it cost?
- The current cost is $99 for a 30 day prescription.
- It is FSA/HSA eligible (you can either use your FSA/HAS card during checkout or submit the cost to your FSA/HSA after purchase.
- Please contact support@endeavorrx.com for further assistance with its cost and/or insurance coverage.
Where can you learn more about EndeavorRx?
Helpful information can be found on endeavorrx.com