EndeavorOTC: Outplay ADHD
By Akili Interactive Labs, Inc.
- Category: Medical
- Release Date: 2023-06-06
- Current Version: 2.0.0
- Adult Rating: 17+
- File Size: 1.00 GB
- Developer: Akili Interactive Labs, Inc.
- Compatibility: iOS 15.0+
Description
Start your free trial today and unlock your Focus Score. EndeavorOTC is a game-based ADHD treatment clinically designed to improve symptoms, attention and focus - anytime, anywhere. EndeavorOTC now includes the first of its kind attention metric, Focus Score. Focus Score allows you to track meaningful improvements in your focus. This personalized metric, and the predicted user outcomes from increasing this metric, have been validated against our adult clinical study data. EndeavorOTC is for adults 18 years and older with ADHD experiencing inattention-related challenges that affect their quality of life such as diminished focus, inability to complete projects or tasks, keep track of important items, and more. Built with the same technology as EndeavorRx, the world's first FDA-authorized video game treatment, EndeavorOTC is available now by subscription. No prescription needed. EndeavorOTC was studied in more than 220 participants over a 6-week period. In the clinical trial, 83% of participants saw clinical improvement in their ability to focus and 73% of participants reported quality of life improvements, including an increased ability to balance projects, get things done on time and keep track of important items like phone, wallet, and keys. There were no lasting or serious side effects in any clinical trials for EndeavorOTC. (1,2) How EndeavorOTC improves focus: The gameplay challenges you to tap targets and navigate obstacles to boost your attention and focus. As you progress through the game, the technology is continuously measuring your performance and using adaptive algorithms to adjust the difficulty and personalize the treatment experience. How to Play EndeavorOTC: Playing EndeavorOTC can fit into your daily routine. The more you play, the better your results. Playing the game every day for an initial six weeks can improve your attention and other functions that make up your ability to focus. Users will be given a target Focus Score increase which should be achievable in six weeks. Based on clinical trial data, the target increase provided directly relates to improvement in ADHD-related symptoms and overall quality of life. And, for the vast majority of people, this will leave room for continued improvement in Focus Score and cognitive abilities as well as ADHD symptom management beyond the initial six week course of treatment. EndeavorOTC is made available under the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) current Enforcement Policy for Digital Health Devices for Treating Psychiatric Disorders During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Public Health Emergency. EndeavorOTC has not been cleared or authorized by the FDA for its indications. It is recommended that patients speak to their health care provider before starting EndeavorOTC treatment, and before making any medical decisions. © 2023 Akili Interactive Labs, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Akili, EndeavorRx, Endeavor, Akili Care, ADHD Insight, Insight, EndeavorRx Insight, EndeavorOTC, SSME, and Akili Assist, as well as the logos for each, are trademarks or registered trademarks of Akili Interactive Labs, Inc. Other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. For full indicatino language, visit https://www.endeavorotc.com/IFU/. For more information, visit EndeavorOTC.com. Questions? Email Support@EndeavorOTC.com Terms of Use: https://my.akili.care/terms Privacy Notice: https://www.akiliinteractive.com/privacy-notice 1 As measured by improvement on the TOVA® ACS. Internal data on file. 2 As measured by the validated Adult ADHD Quality of Life Scale (AAQoL). Internal data on file.
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Reviews
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“EndeavorOTC has not been cleared or authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its indications.”
Frustrating
I agree with others who didn’t give high marks for the controls. If I had a handheld gaming device, Control liked in Nintendo switch or Xbox. I know I could do much better. The tilting back-and-forth starts to get tiring on the arms and the speed that the creatures jump to tap the right one starts to frustrate you as you miss them or feel close to getting the alien and then it gets far away from missing targets where you can’t catch up anymore I don’t think the effort to reward ratios are built well. And like some of the other reviews said, I felt like my adhd (if I would even call it that as I’ve never been clinically, diagnosed ) got worse out of frustrations at times. Many say This is way over priced and I def agree. If you set the price point lower, maybe more people could participate who otherwise find the subscription too much. But I guess they look at it from a clinical piin of view that if this really works it could save money over traditional therapy. I only played a few days, so I cannot give an objective response as to whether I received any noticeable benefit and I’m not going to pay over $100 post trial tp find out.
Very uncomfortable authorization
U need to authorize every time through 3d party service. I don’t like it. Second time I forgot password, email for refresh didn’t come and I canceled sub :)
Predatory
Not making it clear that all access to the app is behind a paywall until after the user signs up for an account is not a good practice. Neither is having the only payment option for an app designed for people with memory issues autopay.
Wants card info BEFORE playing.
I downloaded because the idea sounded interesting. It also seemed to be marketed as a OTC (over the counter) drug concept. At start it said no trial use without giving a credit card number. I declined and deleted the app. Without knowing what you’re getting into, someone with extreme ADHD will probably forget to cancel. This makes it feel like a ploy instead of a helping aid.
Subtle but a definite and notable improvement
It isn’t easy to commit to playing a seemingly repetitious video game for 25 minutes daily without knowing if there will be a payoff. For me there has been a payoff in spades. Even when I have a lot on my plate, I no longer feel overwhelmed. My productivity has increased by at least 25%. There was a learning curve because this was my first ever video game. But I stuck with it and now can honestly report that playing this game was made a noticeable improvement in my adhd life
Dissuaded by up front need for payment info
I'd love to try it but... I have ADHD! Do you really think I'm going to remember to cancel if I don't play it or like it? I don't do trials that require payment upfront for that reason. So, I just deleted the app without even trying it. If y'all choose to change that process, I'd love to give it a shot! Three stars because I couldn't try it but it sounds like a good idea.
Beneficial
Good game. I like the concept, and the research behind it. The game is hard, and if you lose focus, the game makes it difficult to win, which is the point. The algorithm tries to progressively extend the difficulty to require more focus each game, and constantly optimizes to be on the cusp of your current ability. I’ve only played it for a few days, but I’m already seeing a little bit of benefit. Hopefully it continues. It’s a bit expensive, but for the benefits, it’s on par with other treatments. We’ll worth it imo. My only suggestion is adding more cosmetics. I’m not far along, but I can already tell I’ll run out of things to spend gold on within a month or two. Maybe add more “legendary” skins, for a higher price point? Or add vehicle skins? Maybe the ability to pay some gold to have the maps (or obstacles) look different?
Colorblind? Don’t bother
The game design needs to include an initial test to see what colors the player can easily differentiate from one another. I win noticeably more games when I’m asked to aim for the blue creatures because my brain registers the color. When asked to aim for red or yellow, I often can’t tell the difference until it’s too late. If the game would cater itself to the user and choose three colors that are easily recognized, it might be more usable and enjoyable.
Monthly paywall
There is a high paywall that blocks you from any content. You cannot even sample the game without paying or a “cancel in this time span or we charge you hundreds”. I feel like the only giving us an option for a trial on the year subscription or an automatic charge for only the 1 year option is predatory on people with ADHD. Will absolutely post this on all ads I continue to see to warn any other ADHDer who might be interested.
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