VR headset boosts brain training for ADHD children

NCT ID NCT07591896

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether adding a virtual reality (VR) module that helps children imagine future events could improve standard brain-training exercises for kids with ADHD. Eighty children aged 5 to 12 took part, with half doing only the standard training and half also using VR headsets for 20 minutes per session. The goal was to see if the VR group showed better improvements in executive function, like planning and self-control.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: VR-based episodic future thinking training plus executive-function training
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a new, engaging way to help children with ADHD improve their executive function and daily self-control.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with only 80 participants. The results may not apply to all children with ADHD, and the benefits might not last long-term.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

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

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ADHD

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Locations

Qilu Hospital of Shandong University

Jinan, Shandong, China

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