Virtual Reality a Novel Screening and Treatment Aid in Attention Deficit Disorder

Using a virtual reality program in screening and treatment of ADHD.

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Key information

Conditions

ADHD Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders Mental Disorders Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Age range

10 year–20 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 2

Primary location

Shaari Zedek Pediatric Neurology Unit

Jerusalem, 91031, Israel

About this study

Virtual Reality is a novel program designed to imitate a real classroom environment including various distractions. It includes a head monitor to track eye movements Children aged 10-20 years with ADHD will use the program with and without methylphenidate(1 mg/kg). Their results will be compared to a control group.

Parental consent will be obtained.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Clinical diagnosis of ADHD-DSM4 criteria AGE 10-20 YEARS normal neurological examination IQ>80

Exclusion criteria

ABNORMAL NEUROLOGICAL STATUS

Treatment and study plan

Methylphenidate

Drug

Primary outcomes

Virtual Reality program test results

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Shaare Zedek Medical Center

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2006
Primary completion: 2007
Study completion: 2007
First posted: Aug 16, 2006
Registry last updated: Aug 17, 2011

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