# Effects of Digital Neurohabilitation on Attention and Memory in Patients with a Diagnosis of Pediatric Obesity: Case Series

## TL;DR

This study shows that using the Peak app can improve attention and memory in children with obesity, who often experience cognitive challenges.

## Contribution

This is the first study to evaluate the effects of Peak digital neurohabilitation on cognitive deficits in pediatric obesity.

## Key findings

- Peak app improved attention and executive function in pediatric obesity patients.
- Memory and total attention and memory scores showed significant clinical improvement.
- Cognitive deficits shifted from severe to moderate after the intervention.

## Abstract

Objective: Obesity represents a health risk and several studies have linked this clinical entity to cognitive deficits. Among the neuropsychological rehabilitation tools, Peak, a digital application, has shown positive results as a therapeutic method. The aim of this work was to measure, for the first time, cognitive deficits and the effects of Peak digital cognitive neurohabilitation therapy in patients diagnosed with obesity. Methods: Peak treatment was offered to the parents who agreed and lasted 6 months, including the neurocognitive evaluation. The patients used Peak five times a day for 20 min. The Neuropsychological Attention and Memory Battery (NEUROPSI) was applied before and after the intervention. Results: The results revealed posttest changes in attention and executive function, memory, and total attention and memory. Significant clinical changes were observed, and the diagnostic range increased from severe to moderate. Conclusions: We concluded that, through an intervention with the Peak app, it is possible to enable attention and memory, which represent the main cognitive deficits in obese pediatric patients.