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- Title
The Effect of Citicoline Supplementation on Motor Speed and Attention in Adolescent Males.
- Authors
McGlade, Erin; Agoston, Anna Monica; DiMuzio, Jennifer; Kizaki, Miho; Nakazaki, Eri; Kamiya, Toshikazu; Yurgelun-Todd, Deborah
- Abstract
Objective: This study assessed the effects of citicoline, a nutraceutical, on attention, psychomotor function, and impulsivity in healthy adolescent males. Method: Seventy-five healthy adolescent males were randomly assigned to either the citicoline group (n = 51 with 250 or 500 mg citicoline) or placebo (n = 24). Participants completed the Ruff 2&7 Selective Attention Test, Finger Tap Test, and the Computerized Performance Test, Second Edition (CPT-II) at baseline and after 28 days of supplementation. Results: Individuals receiving citicoline exhibited improved attention (p = 0.02) and increased psychomotor speed (p = 0.03) compared with those receiving placebo. Higher weight-adjusted dose significantly predicted increased accuracy on an attention task (p = 0.01), improved signal detectability on a computerized attention task (p = 0.03), and decreased impulsivity (p = 0.01). Discussion: Adolescent males receiving 28 days of Cognizin® citicoline showed improved attention and psychomotor speed and reduced impulsivity compared to adolescent males who received placebo.
- Publication
Journal of Attention Disorders, 2019, Vol 23, Issue 2, p121
- ISSN
1087-0547
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/1087054715593633