Clinical Trial

How Virtual Reality Can Help Neurodivergent Children Improve Their Attention

Study acronym: Attend-VR
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Record status
This record was last updated January 14, 2026 (before its estimated March 27, 2026 completion). Its status may not reflect the trial's current state.
Summary
The goal of this study is to determine whether playing a virtual reality (VR) game can help neurodivergent children pay attention for extended periods. The study includes children ages 9 to 18 who have autism, ADHD, learning differences, or movement coordination challenges. The program lasts for 6 weeks. During this period, children will play a VR game twice per week, with each session lasting 25 minutes.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07341204
Lead Sponsor New York Institute of Technology
Conditions Autism, Autism Disorder, ADHD - Attention Deficit Disorder With Hyperactivity, Attention Deficit Disorder
Enrollment 40 participants
Start Date 2026-02-02
Primary Completion 2026-03-27 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-04-06 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-01-14