Biofeedback and virtual reality for controlling aggressive outbursts
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether biofeedback plus virtual reality training can help people recognize emotions and gain better control over aggressive outbursts. It’s designed for people who have ADHD, Asperger syndrome, or oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) and still have frequent, hard-to-control aggression.
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Who can take part
- You’ve been previously diagnosed with ADHD, Asperger syndrome, or oppositional defiant disorder (ODD).
- You’ve had ongoing problems with controlling aggressive behavior.
- Your screening test results show higher impulsivity (based on specific computer-style or attention tests).
- In the last two months, you’ve had outbursts about once per week (verbal or physical, including toward yourself or others).
- You must not be taking psychiatric medicines right now (within the past month).
- You must not have bipolar or psychotic disorders, or a past brain/head injury causing more than 60 minutes of unconsciousness.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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