Application and mechanism of virtual reality technology in treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
10.3760/cma.j.cn371468-20250514-00209
- VernacularTitle:虚拟现实技术在注意缺陷多动障碍治疗中的应用及机制
- Author:
Weiying LI
1
;
Yan LIU
;
Xubo WU
Author Information
1. 佳木斯大学康复医学院，黑龙江省儿童神经康复重点实验室，佳木斯 154002
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder;
Virtual reality;
Neuromechanism;
Plasticity
- From:
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science
2025;34(10):955-960
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
The core aberrant behaviors of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are primarily manifested as inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, which are closely associated with specific neuropathological features.Virtual reality (VR) technology, leveraging its immersive, interactive, and customizable properties, demonstrates potential in ameliorating the abnormal behavioral manifestations of individuals with ADHD. This article aims to synthesize existing evidence from neurobiological mechanism research and explore the therapeutic efficacy of VR interventions in improving abnormal behavioral presentations in ADHD patients. An evidence-integrated framework posits that: (1) VR enhances inhibitory control and working memory by promoting neural plasticity remodeling within key brain regions through highly contextualized simulation tasks, thereby optimizing functional connectivity.(2) VR reduces attentional lapses and impulsive behaviors by regulating the dynamic interplay efficiency among the default mode network, executive control network, and salience network.(3) VR elevates motivational levels and cognitive flexibility by dynamically modulating dopaminergic-noradrenergic system homeostasis, synergizing with brain-derived neurotrophic factor mediated synaptic plasticity. Delving deeper into these underlying mechanisms will facilitate the optimization of multi-target VR intervention design and provide novel insights for personalized behavioral therapy in ADHD.
