Sefit - VR tool for the desensitization of stimulus filter weakness

Hypersensitivity to sensory stimuli can significantly affect daily life and limit children, adolescents and young adults in various areas such as school, work or social activities. People with ASD and ADHD are often affected by this challenge. Between 2020 and 2023, the number of patients with a suspected autism diagnosis at the KJPP almost doubled, from 148 to 288 registrations per year. The number of ADHD and ADD diagnoses also increased six-fold between 2007 and 2021. The growing number of people affected emphasises the need for effective interventions. However, traditional therapy-based treatments can be both time-consuming and costly, with the added challenge of delivering therapy in real-world settings, which carries inherent risks.

The introduction of the virtual reality (VR) tool developed by the startup Sefit with customisable training software that is adapted to individual needs could revolutionise therapy practice. Such a tool would not only support therapists, but also enable patients to train in a safe, controlled environment from home. This approach offers several benefits, including bridging the gap between therapy sessions and potentially speeding up the therapy process.

The Sefit tool is being developed together with the FHNW and will be evaluated in a clinical trial at the KJPP in collaboration with other clinics and independent therapists.

Further information on the project can be found on Sefit's LinkedIn profile page.