RECOGNeyes: Enhancing Attention in ADHD Through Eye-Tracking Gaming

This project focused on using interactive gaming technology to help children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), using an eye-tracking computer game specifically designed to train and improve visual attention in children with ADHD.

The study involved 28 children diagnosed with ADHD according to DSM-5 criteria. These participants were randomly assigned to either an experimental group that played RECOGNeyes using an eye tracker, or a control group that played the game using a traditional mouse. The study was conducted over a six-month period and aimed to assess various attentional parameters both before and after the training period.

Remarkably, the results showed significant improvements in the eye-tracker group. Post-training assessments showed improved impulse control, faster reaction times and better fixation control, while the control group showed no significant changes. This finding suggests that RECOGNeyes, through its engaging and child-friendly interface combined with eye-tracking technology, can effectively augment the visual attention system and offers a promising non-pharmacological therapeutic option for the treatment of ADHD.

The success of RECOGNeyes not only provides a potential alternative to traditional ADHD treatments, but also opens new avenues for understanding and treating neurodevelopmental disorders, marking a significant step forward in the field of therapeutic gaming and behavioural intervention.

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This project was part of an academic stay at the University of Barcelona, in collaboration with Braingaze Inc. and University of Nottingham.

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