Implementation of a virtual reality-based executive function improvement system for children with ADHD using natural soundscape stimuli

The aim of this study is to propose a new therapeutic approach for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) by integrating the healing elements of natural soundscapes with a virtual reality system (cave automatic virtual environment, CAVE) designed to stimulate multiple senses and enhance the functionality of individuals with ADHD. The participants, children aged 6 to 12, were selected based on the severity of their ADHD symptoms and were divided into two groups: those diagnosed with ADHD and those without. The participants were invited to partake in a CAVE/VR-based ADHD functional enhancement program, with two 40-min sessions per week over a total of 12 sessions. Biometric, cognitive, executive, and behavioral responses were measured to assess the effectiveness of the system for improving ADHD functionality. The collected data will be analyzed to identify differences in functional changes due to ADHD. Based on these findings, we expect to contribute to the development of more effective and targeted ADHD treatments in the future by better understanding the specific impacts of VR-based therapeutic interventions on the symptoms of children with ADHD.