VR games aim to reboot attention in brain injury patients

NCT ID NCT05728840

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

Summary

This study tests whether virtual reality exercises can improve attention problems in people who have had a brain injury, like a stroke or traumatic brain injury. About 135 participants will either do VR-based cognitive games or standard pen-and-paper exercises for 20 sessions. The goal is to see if the VR approach is more effective at boosting attention and focus.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Immersive virtual reality gamified cognitive activities
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a more engaging way to help people with brain injuries improve their attention and focus.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage study with only 135 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The benefits of VR over standard exercises are still unproven.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, inattentive type attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder Cognition Disorders stroke disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ATTENTION DISORDER STROKE

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Lausanne Hospitals
RECRUITING

Lausanne, 1015, Switzerland

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