The purpose of this study is to understand how children with disruptive behavior disorders respond to virtual reality environments. Disruptive behavior disorders include conditions like oppositional defiant disorder and conduct disorder, which can affect a child's behavior and interactions with others. This study will explore how these children engage with virtual reality settings and what effects these environments might have on them.
Participants in the study will take part in several activities. The first visit includes a clinical interview and surveys for both the parent and child, as well as an interaction with a virtual reality system. In the second visit, the child will undergo an MRI scan to examine their brain activity. The final visit involves further interaction with the virtual reality system, additional assessments, and a second MRI scan.
- Who can participate: Children aged 9-12 who speak English and meet criteria for certain disruptive behavior disorders are eligible. They must be right-handed and live with a parent or guardian who is also English-speaking and can reliably report on the child's behavior. Children with certain mental health disorders or neurological issues, or those who have experienced negative effects from virtual reality, are not eligible.
- Study details: Participants will engage in virtual reality interactions and undergo MRI scans. A placebo is not involved in this study.
- Study Visits: The study requires 3 visits.
