Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder

This study tests whether intensive home-based psychiatric treatment can help children and teens with mental health disorders as an alternative to being in the hospital. Over 3 months, participants receive 3 to 7 home visits per week from a team of doctors, therapists, and other s…

This study compares two ways to help people with both substance use and mental health disorders: a full team-based program called MISSION that provides counseling, peer support, and community outreach for 6 months, versus just linking them with a peer specialist. Researchers hope…

This study aims to reduce disparities in ADHD care by adapting an evidence-based school program with mobile health technology. Researchers will test the digital tool with 350 participants, including students, parents, teachers, and school mental health providers in low-income and…

This study tests a new way of delivering mental health and addiction services to youth aged 14-17. Instead of standard hospital outpatient care, an integrated team offers rapid access to various services like therapy, peer support, and primary care in a youth-friendly setting. Re…

This study looks at whether having a trained peer (someone with similar experiences) as a case manager can help people with HIV who also have mental health or substance use problems get the care they need. About 405 adults from an HIV clinic will be randomly assigned to either us…

This study is testing a smartphone app called QbMobile that measures attention, impulsivity, activity, and movement patterns. Researchers want to see if it can provide objective data to help diagnose ADHD in people aged 6 to 60. The study includes 700 participants with and withou…

This study tests whether an AI tool can help radiologists read brain CT and MRI scans more accurately and quickly. Researchers will compare how well doctors, AI alone, and doctors using AI together can spot abnormalities, urgent findings, and classify diseases. The goal is to red…

This study is testing whether artificial intelligence can analyze a person's speech to help diagnose mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, autism, and schizophrenia. Researchers will record 500 people speaking and compare the AI's predictions to standard clinical dia…

This study explores whether high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a practical and acceptable treatment for adults with ADHD. Researchers will recruit 30 adults diagnosed with ADHD to participate in a 14-week exercise program combining strength and endurance training. The goa…

This study explores whether a photography-based program can help children aged 8-12 with ADHD better recognize and express emotions, and improve attention and impulsivity. Sixty children will take photos and learn photography skills as a tool to boost emotional well-being. The go…

This study compares two parent training programs for 3-5 year olds with sleep problems and early signs of ADHD. One program focuses on behavior, the other adds sleep strategies. Researchers want to see if the sleep-focused approach is more helpful and practical for families in pe…

This study tests a therapy called RETELL that helps people with severe mental illness explore and reshape their life stories. The goal is to improve personal recovery, quality of life, and identity. Twenty adults with conditions like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or PTSD will …

This study tests whether a community-based music mindfulness program can reduce anxiety and depression in children aged 8-12 with ADHD or anxiety. Participants attend bi-weekly sessions for 8 weeks, wear fitness trackers, and complete surveys. The goal is to see if this approach …

This study tests a new program called PEAR that helps parents and teachers work together to manage ADHD and disruptive behavior in preschool children aged 2-5. The program adds extra support to a proven behavior tool called the Daily Report Card. Researchers want to see if PEAR i…

This study tests whether 80 sessions of a gentle brain stimulation technique called tDCS, given over 12 months, can improve attention, social skills, and language in 180 children aged 6 to 11 who have autism along with rare diseases, genetic problems, or PANDAS. The treatment is …

This study tests a new medication (CTx-1301) for children aged 6 to 12 with ADHD. The goal is to see if it helps control symptoms like inattention and hyperactivity over a full school day. Children will take the drug or a placebo and be observed in a lab classroom for 14 hours. T…

This study planned to test whether a brain-computer interface (BCI) could help children with drug-resistant epilepsy improve their attention. Participants would have used brain electrodes already implanted for epilepsy surgery to train a decoder that gives real-time feedback when…

This study tests a new type of brain training for children with ADHD. It uses a device that measures brain activity and gives feedback, sometimes with virtual reality goggles. The goal is to see if this training can improve attention and reduce hyperactivity. About 110 children a…

This study aimed to see if a telehealth skills group could help middle and high school students with ADHD improve their organization, motivation, and grades. Both the treatment and control groups were delivered via Zoom. However, the study was withdrawn before enrolling any parti…

This study tests whether a specially designed group yoga program is practical and helpful for adults with ADHD symptoms. Twenty participants will be randomly assigned to either yoga or general movement classes. Researchers will track how many people join, stay, and complete the p…

This study tests a 6-week mobile app program for 60 teens aged 13–16 with ADHD. The app includes interactive exercises, animations, and weekly calls with a therapist to help with coping skills, healthy habits, and emotions. Teens and their parents fill out questionnaires before, …

This study tests whether the Apollo System, a device, can reduce ADHD symptoms in children aged 8 to 17. About 100 kids with diagnosed or suspected ADHD will use the device or a placebo version. Researchers will measure changes in attention and hyperactivity using parent surveys …

This study tests whether a 16-session program called HOPS can help 6th to 8th graders with ADHD improve their organization, time management, and planning skills. Researchers are working with 240 students and their teachers in real school settings to see if the program works outsi…

This study tests a program called MSE-PEACE, where parents and children with developmental disabilities (like autism or ADHD) attend 10 sensory sessions together. The goal is to see if it improves children's engagement and emotional control, and helps parents feel more confident …

This study tests a digital health tool (CLS-D) that adapts an existing school-based behavioral program for students with ADHD. The goal is to make the program easier for schools with limited resources to use, especially those serving low-income families. About 216 students in 2nd…

This pilot study tests a specific type of drama therapy for people who have both a mental health condition (like depression or bipolar disorder) and a substance use disorder. Ten participants will attend weekly group drama therapy sessions for 12 weeks, then put on a performance.…

This study tests whether a program of balance, coordination, and perception exercises can improve thinking, movement, and quality of life in 30 children with ADHD, ages 8 to 12. The training includes activities like balancing, shape perception, and eye-hand coordination. Research…

This small pilot study at Boston Children's Hospital will test whether a handheld device that guides deep breathing can help children with ADHD pay attention and control impulses. Ten children aged 7 to 11 will use the tool and then complete computer tasks while their brain activ…

This study tests a program called I2-ART, where trained family navigators support caregivers of minority children with ADHD. The goal is to help families follow through with recommended treatments like medication or behavior therapy. The study involves about 108 participants and …

This pilot study aimed to test a parent-only training program for children aged 8-12 with both ADHD and overweight or obesity. Parents would learn weight management skills and strategies to help their child's focus and planning. However, the study was withdrawn before any partici…

This study tests whether taking postbiotics (beneficial bacteria byproducts) can improve ADHD symptoms like mood and sleep in children aged 6-13. Eighty participants will take two capsules daily for 8 weeks, with a 4-week follow-up. Researchers will track symptom changes using pa…

This study tests whether virtual reality games can improve executive functions—like memory, focus, and planning—in 50 youth aged 8 to 18 with autism and ADHD. Participants will either play VR cognitive games or receive standard care. Researchers will compare thinking skills befor…

This study looks at whether unlicensed professionals can successfully provide cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to patients in a general hospital. It includes 250 adults with conditions like anxiety, depression, OCD, and PTSD. The goal is to see if this approach improves psychol…

This study tests whether a non-invasive device called tRNS can safely reduce ADHD symptoms in children aged 7 to 12 who are not on medication. Over 10 sessions in two weeks, kids receive either real or sham stimulation while playing a computer game. Researchers track symptom chan…

This small study looks at whether morning flashed light therapy, combined with online sleep counseling, is acceptable and tolerable for teens aged 14-17 with ADHD and delayed sleep. Six participants will try the light therapy daily for six weeks and attend weekly video sessions. …

This study tests whether giving both caregivers and teachers a resource package for managing hyperactive, inattentive, or impulsive behaviors helps children more than giving it only to teachers. About 100 children in grades K-5 will take part, and researchers will measure how fea…

This study tests a group therapy called Awareness, Courage, and Love (ACL) for older adults with psychiatric disorders who feel lonely. The therapy focuses on mindfulness, sharing feelings, and building connections. Researchers want to see if the program is practical and helpful …

This study aimed to see if combining biofeedback, breathing exercises, nutrition counseling, and exercise could help children and teens aged 7-18 with ADHD. Participants would have learned to control body functions like heart rate and practiced relaxation techniques, while also g…

This study tests a parent training program called the New Forest Parenting Programme for children aged 3-12 who have ADHD or trouble with attention and activity. Researchers want to see if it is practical and acceptable for families in Danish community clinics. The study includes…

This pilot study tests a telehealth-delivered training program for caregivers of infants (12-18 months old) who show early signs of ADHD, such as trouble with self-control or emotion regulation. The program teaches caregivers strategies to support their child's development throug…

This study looks at whether a set of thinking and memory tests can detect changes caused by a stimulant medication in children aged 6 to 17 who have both intellectual disability and ADHD. About 68 participants will receive either the medication or a placebo, then switch after a b…

This study tests whether neurofeedback—a non-invasive brain training technique—can reduce symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in teenagers. Researchers in Tanta, Egypt, are enrolling 40 participants aged 12 to 18. The approach uses real-time brain activity…

This study tests whether a mild electrical current applied to the scalp (tDCS) can boost attention and working memory in adults with ADHD. Researchers will vary the strength and duration of the stimulation to find the best dose. 104 participants will complete attention tasks whil…

This study looks at whether adding three extra stress management sessions for parents can improve outcomes for families of young children with disruptive behavior disorders. About 120 families will either get the standard school readiness parenting program or that program plus th…

This study was designed to test whether ADZENYS XR-ODT, a once-daily amphetamine tablet that dissolves in the mouth, could help manage ADHD symptoms in children aged 4 to less than 6 years. The trial was planned as a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, but it was …

This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called iTBS can improve attention and self-control in children aged 6 to 12 with ADHD. Over two weeks, 40 children will receive either real or sham stimulation, and researchers will measure changes in attention u…

This study tests a program called START that helps families of children with ADHD learn about the condition, reduce stigma, and overcome obstacles to getting care. About 106 children aged 6-12 with a new or recent ADHD diagnosis will take part. Some families get the START program…

This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called iTBS can improve ADHD symptoms in teenagers. For 10 days, participants receive magnetic pulses to a brain area linked to attention and memory. Researchers will measure changes in brain activity, working me…

This study was designed to see if cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) could help teenagers with ADHD who also have trouble sleeping. It planned to enroll adolescents aged 11-18 with both ADHD and insomnia. However, the trial was withdrawn before any participants wer…

This study uses MRI scans to look at the brains of children and adults with conditions like ADHD, autism, schizophrenia, and endocrine disorders, as well as healthy volunteers. Researchers aim to compare brain anatomy and function across different groups and ages. The goal is to …

This study tests a 10-week program called 'Grow to Recovery' for people with mental illness. The program is co-led by a peer (someone who also has a mental illness) and a professional. Researchers want to see if it helps participants feel more hopeful and capable. 138 people are …

This study tests whether a digital tool called QbMobile can accurately measure changes in ADHD symptoms after starting treatment. Researchers will enroll 175 people aged 6 to 60 who are newly diagnosed or not yet on medication. Participants use QbMobile to generate a symptom scor…

This study tests whether an early assessment of activity limitations by occupational therapists can help people with mental disorders return to work. 150 participants in specialized psychiatric care will either receive the assessment or usual care. The goal is to see if this lead…

This study investigates how the brain determines what's important to look at, balancing things that stand out (like bright colors) with things we know are relevant. Researchers will have 240 healthy adults perform visual tasks while measuring their response times and eye movement…

This study looks at whether an 8-week program of daily brain training exercises, combined with a gentle electrical current applied to the scalp (tDCS), can improve thinking, reduce falls, and help seniors with mental health conditions stay independent. About 270 older adults livi…

This study tests whether a 12-week program that combines brain training, social activities, and exercise is practical and liked by seniors with mental health conditions living in community housing. About 18 participants will try the program in small groups, guided by a support wo…

This study tests whether a structured educational program can improve primary school teachers' knowledge and classroom skills for managing students with ADHD. 175 teachers who have at least one student with a confirmed ADHD diagnosis will take part. The program covers ADHD basics…

This study is developing and testing a smartphone app called R-Assist for people recently released from jail who have both substance use and mental health disorders. The app tracks symptoms, connects users to resources like housing and recovery groups, and measures how easy it is…

This study looks at tobacco, cannabis, and other drug use among homeless and at-risk youth in downtown Ottawa. Researchers will follow 520 participants aged 16 and older who are homeless or insecurely housed and have a history of cannabis use and mental illness. The goal is to un…

This study looks at how eye movements, specifically eye vergence (how eyes work together for depth perception), relate to attention in people with ADHD and autism. Researchers will use computer-based eye-tracking tasks with 200 children and adults to see if these eye patterns can…

This study planned to use high-frequency brain signals to locate important brain areas and understand conditions like epilepsy, migraine, and ADHD. It aimed to create a large database of brain activity in people aged 1 day to 69 years. However, the study was withdrawn before any …

This study tests a method called SAIA-MH to help clinics in Mozambique better diagnose, treat, and follow up with people who have mental health conditions. Researchers will compare clinics using this approach to those that don't, involving about 155 patients. The goal is to see i…

This study looks at whether taking common painkillers like paracetamol or ibuprofen during pregnancy can affect a child's brain development, behavior, and language skills. Researchers will follow 685 children aged 2 to 4 years whose mothers were part of an earlier study on painki…

This study follows 192 teens aged 12 to 20 who are already receiving either Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or Brief Strategic Therapy (BST) for anxiety, depression, or OCD. Researchers will track their progress using questionnaires and interviews over 9 months. The goal is to…

This study gathers MRI, CT, and ultrasound images from 300 adults—some healthy, some with kidney or brain disease—to build a collection for future not-for-profit research. No new treatments are being tested; the goal is to make medical images available to scientists for advancing…