Could virtual reality help kids with brain disorders learn and move better?

NCT ID NCT07426315

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: IRCCS Centro Neurolesi Bonino Pulejo Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether immersive virtual reality (VR) therapy can improve cognitive, motor, and social skills in children aged 8 to 18 with ADHD, autism, or cerebral palsy. Participants will use the CAREN VR system, which provides interactive exercises with visual, sound, and touch feedback, while a control group receives standard therapies. The goal is to see if VR makes rehabilitation more engaging and effective.

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 therapy using the CAREN system
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a more engaging and effective rehabilitation option for children with neurodevelopmental disorders, potentially improving attention, motor skills, and social interaction.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively small, early-stage study (108 participants) testing a novel approach, so results may not be conclusive or generalizable. The therapy is behavioral, not a cure, and benefits may vary widely.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder autism spectrum disorder cerebral palsy neurodevelopmental disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

NEURODEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS

Contacts and locations

Locations

IRCCS Neurolesi Bonino Pulejo
RECRUITING

Messina, Messina, 98124, Italy

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