Virtual reality brain training for attention problems in young people

What is this trial?

This research trial is testing a new virtual reality-based training program called Floreo VR designed to help children and teenagers ages 8–16 with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), particularly those who struggle with inattention. The study will first run a smaller pilot phase to make sure the treatment is safe and works as intended, followed by a larger main trial where some participants will use the adaptive VR training while others use a simpler version. Researchers will measure whether this training helps improve attention symptoms and how well young people perform on thinking and problem-solving tasks.

Current treatments for ADHD symptoms related to attention work in different ways for different young people, and researchers are looking for new tools that might strengthen the brain skills involved in focus and concentration. This trial exists to see if an interactive, engaging virtual reality approach might be a helpful addition to how we treat inattention in children and teenagers.

Do you qualify?

You likely qualify if…

you are between 8 and 16 years old
you have been diagnosed with ADHD, particularly the inattentive or combined type, or you have significant attention problems affecting school or home life
you and your parent or guardian are willing to follow all study instructions and complete all sessions
you are able to see well enough (with corrected vision if needed) to use a virtual reality headset
if you take ADHD medication, you are willing to pause it for 3 days before testing and during the training period

You likely don't qualify if…

you have a significant intellectual disability or IQ below 70
you have a history of severe migraines, vertigo, seizures, or balance disorders that could be made worse by virtual reality
you have uncorrected vision problems that would prevent you from seeing clearly in the headset
you have a history of psychosis, schizophrenia, active substance dependence, or are currently at risk of harming yourself
you have used other computerized brain-training programs for ADHD in the past 3 months

What participation looks like

If you join this study, you would first complete a screening visit where doctors check whether the VR headset is comfortable for you and gather information about your attention and thinking skills. Then you would come in for up to 20 daily sessions (each lasting about 20 minutes) where you use the virtual reality training program. After finishing, you would return for final testing to see how the training affected your attention and thinking abilities. Some participants will also have their ADHD medications paused during certain parts of the study so researchers can see the true effects of the VR training.

Virtual reality brain training for attention problems in young people

What is this trial?

Do you qualify?

What participation looks like

Trial locations(1 site)