DEVICES & DIGITAL
Digital therapeutics (e.g., EndeavorRx)
Regulated software treatments—different from general wellness apps.
How it works
Prescription digital therapeutics are apps or games that have gone through FDA review for a specific use. EndeavorRx is a video game designed to train attention.
What the evidence says, use by use
Evidence is specific to the condition, population and—for devices—the exact product. One label never covers everything.
ADHD: Improving attention on computer-based tests
Emerging / limitedFDA authorized EndeavorRx in 2020 based on improved scores on a computerized attention test; it was not shown to improve broader ADHD symptoms on its own and is meant as part of a treatment program.
Sources: FDA (2020)
Who usually provides it
Prescribing clinicians; check the exact product’s clearance and indication.
Cautions & things to know
- Most mental-health apps are not regulated treatments—look for evidence on the specific product.
Questions for a clinician
Conversation prompts, not a treatment plan.
- What exactly is this product cleared to do?
- How will we measure whether it’s helping in daily life?
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Sources
Sources checked October 5, 2026. Links support this page; they don’t imply endorsement of NeuroCoach.
- De Novo decision summary: EndeavorRx FDA (2020)