ArticleFrontiers in psychology2026
Virtual reality assessment of cognitive performance in adults with ADHD and problematic internet use: a pilot study.
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Introduction: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is associated with variability in attentional and executive functioning, and individuals with ADHD frequently present problematic patterns of internet use. Virtual-reality (VR)-based assessments have been proposed to improve ecological evaluation of cognitive performance. This pilot study explored cognitive performance variations in adults with ADHD, examining associations with problematic internet-use during routine clinical treatment. Methods: A pilot study was conducted in 17 adults with ADHD and clinically relevant problematic internet use. Participants were evaluated at baseline (T0) and after 4 weeks (T1) using the Barkley Adult ADHD Rating Scale-IV (BAARS-IV), the Internet Addiction Test (IAT), and an immersive VR continuous performance test (Nesplora Aquarium) assessing attentional and executive-function indices. Results: Comparison between T0 and T1 revealed a significant improvement in working memory (Z = -2.638, Discussion: These results provide preliminary evidence supporting the feasibility of VR-based cognitive monitoring in adults with ADHD and require confirmation in larger controlled studies.
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