Clinical trial for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Official title R61/33 - VR Study Phase 4
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07169760
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to see if using a VR headset improves concentration during school work and if participants like working in VR. It will compare a headset alone to a headset plus focus feedback.
- Who it's for
- It is looking for emerging adults aged 18 to 25 who have ADHD.
- What's involved
- Participants will wear a VR headset while doing homework or studying. Some will also receive real‑time feedback on how focused they are. They will report how well they concentrate and researchers will track keyboard and mouse use to measure productivity.
- Time commitment
- The trial lasts for the period of the study, with multiple visits to the research site for VR sessions and follow‑up assessments.
- Phase 4: studies an already-approved treatment
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 25
You may be able to join if
- Participants must meet DSM-5 criteria for ADHD
- Between the ages of 18 and 25
- Given high rates of comorbidities in college students with ADHD, participants who meet criteria for ODD, anxiety or depressive disorders on the...
- Participants must have an item mean score of \>2.0 (often or very often) on the homework task specific version of the Adult Concentration Index...
- The participant has to endorse a total of at least 5 symptoms in the ADHD inattention domain as currently present and impairing and at least 6...
You likely can't join if
- Whether primary or not, the comorbid presence of several other conditions will be exclusionary.This includes autism spectrum disorders, bipolar...
- Students who do not meet criteria for ADHD are not eligible
- Students who are not in the specified age range are also not eligible to participate
- Students with a history of seizures are not eligible to participate given the use of VR
See the full eligibility criteria
- Participants must meet DSM-5 criteria for ADHD
- Between the ages of 18 and 25
- Given high rates of comorbidities in college students with ADHD, participants who meet criteria for ODD, anxiety or depressive disorders on the diagnostic interview are not excluded
- Participants must have an item mean score of \>2.0 (often or very often) on the homework task specific version of the Adult Concentration Index (ACI), ensuring the presence of a problem in the mechanism being targeted...
- The participant has to endorse a total of at least 5 symptoms in the ADHD inattention domain as currently present and impairing and at least 6 symptoms in the ADHD inattention domain as present and impairing during...
- To rule out exclusionary conditions and/or to assess for the presence of comorbid conditions, psychological functioning will be assessed using the DSM-5 version of the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM Disorders...
- Whether primary or not, the comorbid presence of several other conditions will be exclusionary.This includes autism spectrum disorders, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, active substance abuse, and other...
- Students who do not meet criteria for ADHD are not eligible
- Students who are not in the specified age range are also not eligible to participate
- Students with a history of seizures are not eligible to participate given the use of VR
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
- New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 25 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States; New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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