Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder
MONDO:0007743A disorder characterized by a marked pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that is inconsistent with developmental level and clearly interferes with functioning in at least two settings (e.g. at home and at school). When present, the symptoms of hyperactivity are most often present before the age of 7 years. There are three recognized presentations or subtypes from most to least common: combined type, inattentive/distractible type, hyperactive/impulsive type.
Also known as: attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, ADHD
368 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Can a common ADHD drug help kids with down syndrome?
Disease control OngoingThis trial investigates whether a long-acting liquid stimulant medication (Quillivant XR) can safely and effectively reduce ADHD symptoms in children with Down syndrome, who are at higher risk for ADHD but often go untreated. The study will compare the medication against a placeb…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain training for tiny hearts: can a Game-Like program sharpen young minds after heart surgery?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether a personalized training program called 'Kleuter Extra' can improve executive functioning—skills like attention, self-control, and planning—in preschoolers aged 4 to 6 who have severe congenital heart disease. Many children with this condition face thinkin…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Erasmus Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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ADHD drug SPN-812 tested for Long-Term safety in children
Disease control OngoingThis study investigates the long-term safety and effectiveness of SPN-812 (viloxazine) in children and adolescents with ADHD. Participants who completed a prior SPN-812 study can continue taking the medication once daily for up to 72 months. The trial includes children aged 4–17 …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smartphone app help close the ADHD care gap for minority children?
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis 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…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: San Diego State University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Could a smartphone app help diagnose ADHD?
Diagnosis ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis 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…
Sponsor: Qbtech AB • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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AI listens for signs of depression, autism, and more in your speech
Diagnosis ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis 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…
Sponsor: Psyrin Inc. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 12:40 UTC
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Internet therapy for ADHD: a new way to cope?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a 10-week internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy program can improve quality of life and reduce ADHD symptoms in adults. Two hundred adults in Sweden who have been diagnosed with ADHD and are working or studying will be randomly assigned to either th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Music mindfulness trial aims to soothe anxious kids
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis 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 …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: State University of New York at Buffalo • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could intense exercise help tame adult ADHD?
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Solli Distriktspsykiatriske Senter • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can taking photos help kids with ADHD manage emotions?
Symptom relief OngoingThis 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can better sleep tame ADHD symptoms in preschoolers?
Symptom relief OngoingThis 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Can rewriting your life story improve mental health? small trial tests new therapy
Symptom relief OngoingThis 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 …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New preschool behavior program aims to ease ADHD challenges at home and school
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Can brain zaps boost social skills in kids with autism?
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis 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 …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Spanish Foundation for Neurometrics Development • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New ADHD drug for kids shows promise in 14-Hour classroom study
Symptom relief TerminatedThis 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…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Cingulate Therapeutics • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Brain-Computer interface aimed at boosting attention in kids with epilepsy – but study never started
Symptom relief TerminatedThis 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Texas at Austin • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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ADHD study pulled before it began: digital skills training for teens never tested
Symptom relief TerminatedThis 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…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Seattle Children's Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Yoga vs. movement: small study tests new ADHD approach
Symptom relief OngoingThis 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: King's College London • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Can a smartphone app help teens with ADHD? new study investigates
Symptom relief OngoingThis 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, …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Haukeland University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New device aims to tame ADHD symptoms in kids without meds
Symptom relief OngoingThis 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 …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Michigan State University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Can a 16-Session program tame ADHD homework chaos? new study aims to find out
Symptom relief OngoingThis 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Can sensory play empower parents and help kids with disabilities?
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis 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 …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cheng Kung University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New tech aims to bring ADHD help to more schools
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis 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…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: San Diego State University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Brain-Boosting exercise: new study tests movement training for ADHD kids
Symptom relief OngoingThis 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Can a simple breathing tool tame ADHD? small study hopes to find out
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston Children's Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Study pulled: no kids enrolled in ADHD-Weight program
Symptom relief TerminatedThis 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, San Diego • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Gut health breakthrough? postbiotics may ease ADHD symptoms in kids
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: I-Ching Chou • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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VR headset training could sharpen focus in kids with autism and ADHD
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: IRCCS Centro Neurolesi Bonino Pulejo • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Everyday therapists? study tests Non-Licensed CBT in hospitals
Symptom relief OngoingThis 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Could a headset tame ADHD without meds? new trial tests brain zaps in kids
Symptom relief OngoingThis 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Innosphere • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Can a flashing light fix teen ADHD sleep troubles?
Symptom relief OngoingThis 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. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Can a caregiver-teacher toolkit ease ADHD symptoms in kids?
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Withdrawn ADHD study sought natural relief through Mind-Body techniques
Symptom relief TerminatedThis 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hoskinson Health and Wellness Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New parenting program aims to help kids with ADHD – but early days yet
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis 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…
Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Can a video call help parents of fussy babies at risk for ADHD?
Symptom relief OngoingThis 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, Davis • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Can a simple test track ADHD med effects in kids with intellectual disability?
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis 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…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of California, Davis • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Brain training without drugs: new hope for ADHD teens?
Symptom relief OngoingThis 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Brain zapping for ADHD: new study tests best dose
Symptom relief OngoingThis 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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ADHD drug trial for preschoolers pulled before it started
Symptom relief TerminatedThis 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 …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Aytu BioPharma, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Brain zaps for ADHD? new study tests iTBS in children
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Neurolab Plus • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 19:15 UTC
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Could 10 days of brain zaps ease ADHD in teens?
Symptom relief OngoingThis 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bradley Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:16 UTC
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MRI scans reveal brain secrets in kids with ADHD, autism, and more
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis 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 …
Sponsor: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 01:00 UTC
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Smartwatches could offer an objective measure of ADHD hyperactivity
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study explores whether wearable smartwatches can objectively measure activity levels in children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Researchers plan to compare activity data from 50 children with ADHD and 50 neurotypical children over a one-month period. T…
Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sleep therapy study for ADHD teens pulled before start
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Can a smartphone app objectively measure ADHD treatment success?
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis 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…
Sponsor: Qbtech AB • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Scientists probe Brain's 'Priority Maps' to unlock secrets of visual attention
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, Santa Barbara • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Teacher training may boost ADHD support in classrooms
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dlniya Ismail Rashid • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Eye-Tracking study seeks to uncover hidden attention clues in ADHD and autism
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis 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…
Sponsor: Elizabeth Kilbey • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Brain wave mapping study halted before it began
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis 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 …
Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Pregnancy painkillers linked to child behavior risks?
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis 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…
Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC