fNIRS Neurofeedback Training Using Virtual Reality in Children With ADHD
Randomized Controlled Trials of the Effects of Near-infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) Neurofeedback Training Coupled With Virtual Reality Technology in Children With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
The University of Hong Kong
138 participants
Jun 1, 2023
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The study aims to explore the effectiveness of neurofeedback training on improving attention and inhibitory control of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in Hong Kong. This study will contribute to the current understanding of the alternative treatments for ADHD, and hopefully help to mobilize more resources to support children with ADHD. The programme includes the following components: Participants will be randomly assigned to the neurofeedback training group (with virtual reality \[VR\] technology applied), the computerized cognitive training group, or the waitlist control group. All participants will complete a total of 16 training sessions in 8 weeks (twice a week), and each session will last around 35 to 60 mins. To investigate the intervention effectiveness, children will be asked to complete a set of cognitive tests covering inhibitory control, attention, and working memory prior to the intervention (i.e., Time 1), immediately after the 8-week training (i.e., Time 2), and 2 months after the training (i.e., Time 3, a 2-month follow up). The assessment will take around 1 hour and it will be conducted at the laboratory at the University of Hong Kong. Also, parents and teachers will be asked to complete a questionnaire assessing children's behaviours at home and schools at 3 timepoints.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria3
- Children aged 7- 12
- Clinical diagnosis of ADHD
- Significant teacher- or parent-reported attention problems during screening
Exclusion Criteria5
- IQ under 70, as measured on 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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Interventions
In the fNIRS Neurofeedback-VR Training, we have designed a classroom scenario modeled and children are expected to learn how to regulate their attention based on the feedback provided by the fNIRS on the oxygenated haemoglobin level in their prefrontal cortex.
In the Computerized Cognitive Training, children will complete a range of tasks covering attention control and working memory using a conventional training programme, namely Cogmed.
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NCT05906485