ADHD & Virtual Reality Research

ADHD Virtual Reality Research Evidence

A growing body of peer-reviewed ADHD virtual reality research indicates that immersive VR paradigms can provide more ecologically valid measures of attention and executive function than traditional computerised tasks, because they simulate real-world distractions and everyday cognitive demands [1][2][3][4].

In particular, virtual classroom and task-based VR assessments (often comparable to a VR continuous performance test) have been used to measure sustained attention, impulsivity, reaction time variability, and goal-directed behaviour — signals commonly studied in ADHD research and clinical literature [1][3][4][5].

These findings support the rationale for using VR in ADHD research settings: VR can capture fine-grained behavioural data (e.g., response timing, motor activity, and distractibility) while maintaining standardised experimental control [1][3][4][5].

How the VR Session Works

Participants complete short VR modules inside a browser using their own headset. Each module is structured to capture attention shifts, response timing, and executive function demands without simulating a clinical exam.

• Sessions last under 20 minutes with frequent breaks.
• Tasks record response accuracy, reaction times, and micro-movements.
• Researchers review anonymised trends rather than individual diagnoses.
• Participants can exit at any point.