VR brain training shows promise for kids with ADHD
NCT ID NCT06743763
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a new type of brain training for children with ADHD. It uses a device that measures brain activity and gives feedback, sometimes with virtual reality goggles. The goal is to see if this training can improve attention and reduce hyperactivity. About 110 children aged 7 to 12 will take part in 16 sessions over 8 weeks.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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110 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Dec 2024
- Finished
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May 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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7 to 12 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 7- 12 * Clinical diagnosis of ADHD * Significant teacher- or parent-reported attention problems during screening Exclusion Criteria: * Inability to answer the first five questions in Raven's Progressive Matrices * Hearing, visual, or physical impairments that might hinder participation in the training and assessment activities * Clinical diagnosis and suspected cases of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) * Prior or current participation in NFT * Current participation in a psychotherapeutic treatment
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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