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Can a VR game train ADHD brains? new trial hopes so

NCT ID NCT06123741

Symptom relief Sponsor: Merja Nikula Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a virtual reality (VR) game can help children aged 8-12 with ADHD improve their attention, self-control, and executive functions. The game mimics real-life situations, and parents also receive guidance on supporting positive behavior. Researchers will compare the VR group to a control group to see if the training leads to better everyday functioning.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Virtual reality game and parent guidance program
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a new, engaging way to help children with ADHD improve attention and daily life skills without medication changes.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial (88 children) testing a behavioral intervention, so results may not apply broadly. The VR game may not transfer skills to real life, and some children may not find it helpful.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

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

About 88 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jan 2024

Expected to finish

Dec 2025

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

8 to 12 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of ADHD (ICD-10 F90.0) and * Methylphenidate medication and * Age 8-12 years and * Finnish as a native language Exclusion Criteria: * Sensitivity to flashing light, * Epilepsy (ICD-10 G40), * Mental retardation (ICD-10 F70-F79), * Pervasive developmental disorders (ICD-10 F84), * Inflammatory diseases of the central nervous system (ICD-10 G00-G09), * Severe cerebral palsy syndrome (ICD-10 G80, GMFCS 4-5, MACS 3-5), * Traumatic brain injury ((ICD-10 S06), * Brain tumour, and * Multiple pregnancy

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

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

As listed by the trial registrant

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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Oulu University Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Oulu, 90029, Finland

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