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Virtual reality could revolutionize ADHD diagnosis in kids

NCT ID NCT04561713

Diagnosis Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a virtual reality application to help diagnose Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children aged 8 to 12. The goal was to see if a 3D immersive environment could better measure attention and behavior compared to standard tests. Thirty children with ADHD participated, and researchers looked at things like errors and reaction times to find the most useful diagnostic clues.

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Active substance
Virtual reality task
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a more accurate and engaging way to diagnose ADHD in children, using everyday-like scenarios.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early exploratory study with only 30 participants. The virtual reality tool may not prove reliable enough for widespread clinical use.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

30 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jul 2020

Finished

May 2022

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

8 to 12 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: Group of children with ADHD : * Children aged 8 to 12 diagnosed with ADHD (according to DSM-V criteria) * Positive ADHD diagnosis with standardized maintenance of Kiddie-Sads * Naïve drug treatment for ADHD * Schooled in a classic environment * Intellectual Quotient\> 80 (4 subtests of WASI, or WISC IV-R / WISC-V less than 2 years old) * Having French as mother tongue * Children benefiting from a social security scheme * Signing of free, informed and written consent by the child and the holders of parental authority Group of children controls Children aged 8 to 12 years undiagnosed ADHD (according to DSM-V criteria) : * Not presenting with ADHD at standardized maintenance Kiddie-Sads * Schooled in a classic environment * Intellectual Quotient\> 80 (4 subtests of WASI) * Having French as mother tongue * Children benefiting from a social security scheme * Signing of free, informed and written consent by the child and the holders of parental authority Exclusion Criteria: * Positive diagnosis with standardized maintenance of Kiddie-Sads for the following disorders: mood disorders, psychotic disorders, autism spectrum disorders, severe anxiety disorders and severe tic disorders * Presenting a hearing or vision diagnosis diagnosed that does not allow the task to be performed in virtual reality * Neurological disorders * Photosensitive Epilepsy (contraindication to immersion in virtual reality) * Treatment with psychostimulants or other psychotropic drugs * Unable to complete the virtual reality task during the familiarization session

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Conditions

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attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, inattentive type attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHU de Bordeaux

    Bordeaux, 33 076, France

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