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Combining Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy with Immersive Virtual Reality for ADHD Treatment: A Case Study

  • By

  • Carmela Settimo

  • Doriana Cantale Aeo

  • Antonino Lombardo Facciale

  • Laura Turriziani

  • Emanuela Tripodi

  • Caterina Impallomeni

  • Angelo Quartarone

  • Rocco Salvatore Calabrò

  • Francesca Cucinotta

  • July 20, 2026

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    ADHD is characterized by inattention and hyperactivity-impulsivity, affecting children's daily functioning and quality of life.

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    The case study involved an 8-year-old child diagnosed with combined-type ADHD undergoing a 12-week CBT followed by IVR-CBT intervention.

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    The CAREN system, an immersive virtual reality platform, was used to enhance cognitive and motor engagement during the intervention.

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    Post-intervention assessments indicated improvements in attention, executive functioning, and a reduction in impulsivity.

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    The study suggests that integrating IVR with CBT may represent a novel approach for ADHD rehabilitation, warranting further research.

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Integrating cognitive-behavioral training with immersive virtual reality intervention in ADHD: a case report

  • by Carmela Settimo, Doriana Cantale Aeo, Antonino Lombardo Facciale, Laura Turriziani, Emanuela Tripodi, Caterina Impallomeni, Angelo Quartarone, Rocco Salvatore Calabrò, Francesca Cucinotta

  • July 20, 2026

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