Level 7: Prescribing Play - by Ashton Trotman-Grant

Welcome to The Gameful Scientist! This newsletter explores the intersection of bio and gaming. Enjoy! Join the community, and unlock scientific breakthroughs, one game at a time. Subscribed In June 2020, the FDA approved EndeavorRx, a video game designed to help children aged 8 to 12 with ADHD. This decision marked the beginning of a new era in healthcare, where kids would explore alien worlds to save creatures from extinction instead of taking traditional medication. EndeavorRx is more than just a game; its vibrant graphics hide a unique mix of patented stimuli and algorithms aimed at boosting the brain's attention function. In this article, we'll dive into the world of digital therapeutics, a fresh approach to healthcare that merges tech, pharma and healthcare delivery. We'll discuss the approval of EndeavorRx, the company behind the game, the trial that led to its approval, and the business of “prescribing play”. As digital therapeutics gain popularity, the future of medicine might

Welcome to The Gameful Scientist! This newsletter explores the intersection of bio and gaming. Enjoy! Join the community, and unlock scientific breakthroughs, one game at a time. Subscribed In June 2020, the FDA approved EndeavorRx, a video game designed to help children aged 8 to 12 with ADHD. This decision marked the beginning of a new era in healthcare, where kids would explore alien worlds to save creatures from extinction instead of taking traditional medication. EndeavorRx is more than just a game; its vibrant graphics hide a unique mix of patented stimuli and algorithms aimed at boostin