Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, inattentive type

This phase 3 trial tests whether viloxazine extended-release capsules, taken once daily, can safely reduce ADHD symptoms in Korean children and adolescents aged 6 to 17. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo for 8 weeks, with doses adjusted based on response. The stud…

This study will test whether living in a self-contained, AI-managed community (called a Microcity) can improve mental health and reduce addiction in adults with conditions like autism, ADHD, substance use disorders, and behavioral addictions. Up to 1 million participants will liv…

This study tests a short case management program for people who have been involuntarily admitted to a psychiatric hospital. The program, designed with input from people who have experienced coercion, provides up to five sessions with a nurse or social worker starting during the h…

This study tests a special type of talk therapy (cognitive-behavioral therapy, or CBT) designed for adults with ADHD who are in prison. Researchers will compare it to a standard prison program and a waitlist. They want to see if the therapy reduces ADHD symptoms, depression, anxi…

This study looks at whether a program called EMPOWER, led by trained peer supporters, can help homeless veterans with substance use or mental health issues stay engaged in care and avoid repeated hospital stays or emergency visits. About 278 veterans in permanent supportive housi…

This study looks at whether a special oral nutritional supplement, combined with dietary counseling, can improve growth in children who are not growing as expected. About 216 children will be randomly assigned to receive either the supplement plus counseling or counseling alone. …

This study compares three types of therapy for children aged 8 to 16.5 with severe irritability. Participants will receive either exposure-based cognitive behavioral therapy, parent management training, or supportive psychoeducation over 12 sessions. The goal is to see which appr…

This study tests whether brief, 1-2 minute videos featuring personal stories from other parents can reduce stigma and improve help-seeking among parents of children aged 6-18 with depression, ADHD, or substance use problems. Researchers will recruit 1,600 parents online and rando…

This trial tests whether a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) can reduce inattention in adults with ADHD. Forty adults with ADHD will receive either real or fake tDCS for five days in a row. Researchers will meas…

This study will test whether adding music therapy to standard physical therapy helps children with spastic cerebral palsy improve their concentration and walking. Forty children aged 5 to 7 will either receive physical therapy alone or physical therapy combined with rhythmic musi…

This study looks at whether a store-bought weighted blanket can help children aged 5-12 with ADHD who have trouble sleeping. 100 kids will use the blanket every night for 4 weeks, and researchers will track their sleep with a wrist monitor. The goal is to see if the blanket incre…

This study tests whether daily iron supplements can improve restless sleep and ADHD symptoms in 70 children with ADHD who have low iron levels. Participants will take either iron or a placebo for 3 months, and their sleep and attention will be measured using motion-sensing leg ba…

This study tests whether intensive music therapy can improve thinking skills like memory, attention, and decision-making in people recovering from a stroke. It will include 36 adults in Malaysia who had a stroke within the last 3 months and have mild to moderate cognitive problem…

This study tests a program that offers mental health screening, therapy, and follow-up to pregnant women who are in the hospital for medical complications. About 50 participants will receive brief counseling and symptom tracking during their stay and for three months after. The g…

This study tests whether a type of cognitive training called Action-Based Cognitive Remediation (ABCR) can improve thinking skills in people with various psychiatric conditions like depression, schizophrenia, anxiety, PTSD, and autism. Participants will complete computer exercise…

This study tests whether a home-based music program can improve attention and thinking speed in people who have had a stroke. About 36 Malaysian stroke survivors with mild to moderate cognitive issues will take part. They will use music exercises at home, with help from a caregiv…

This study tests whether probiotics, a dietary supplement, can improve attention and brain-gut health in children aged 8 to 11 with mild ADHD. Half of the 80 participants will receive probiotics, and half a placebo. The main focus is on changes in attention test scores over time.

This study tests a new, non-drug treatment for veterans with ADHD who still struggle with impulsivity despite medication. The treatment, called intermittent theta-burst stimulation (iTBS), uses magnetic pulses to gently stimulate brain areas linked to self-control. Thirty-five ve…

This study tests whether a virtual reality system (VRRS) can improve executive functions like memory, planning, and attention in 50 children aged 8-12 with ADHD. Kids will do 12 sessions of VR-based cognitive exercises over 6 weeks. Researchers will also check if these skills hel…

This study will test whether adapted karate training can improve self-regulation, daily function, and social participation in children aged 6-12 with ADHD. Fifty-five participants will either receive karate training first or wait, then switch. The training involves two 60-minute …

This study tests whether atomoxetine, a non-addictive ADHD medication, can improve attention, thinking skills, and quality of life in 160 veterans with PTSD who also have attention problems. Participants will receive either atomoxetine or a placebo for 12 weeks. The goal is to se…

This study tests if a diet rich in fiber and fermented foods can reduce core ADHD symptoms in adults aged 18-50. Two hundred participants will be randomly assigned to either this special diet or standard healthy eating advice for 12 weeks. Researchers will track changes in sympto…

This study will compare two behavioral programs for children aged 9-12 with ADHD: the OutSMARTers group program and individual counseling. About 100 children will be randomly assigned to one of the programs or a short waitlist. Researchers will measure changes in behavior, emotio…

This study tests whether playing a virtual reality game called Electrical Maze can improve sustained attention in neurodivergent children aged 9 to 18, including those with autism, ADHD, or learning differences. Over 6 weeks, 40 participants will play the VR game twice a week for…

This study compares two medications, methylphenidate and guanfacine, to see which works better for treating ADHD in children ages 3 to 5. About 370 children with moderate to severe ADHD will take one of the drugs, and doctors will rate how much their symptoms improve. The goal is…

This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called rTMS can reduce symptoms of ADHD and autism in children and teens aged 6-19. Participants will receive either real or sham (fake) stimulation over three weeks. The goal is to see if it is safe and if it im…

This study will test a new, non-invasive treatment called transcranial photobiomodulation (tPBM) for children with ADHD. The treatment uses light to stimulate the brain. Researchers will enroll 54 children aged 6 to 18 to see if tPBM can improve ADHD symptoms, sleep, and brain ac…

This study looks at whether children with ADHD and their parents will actually use a digital app called LUSHA for three months. The app is designed as a game to motivate behavior change and improve parent-child interaction. Researchers will track how often families use the app an…

This study looks at whether structured breathing exercises can help 12th graders reduce exam anxiety, improve attention, and boost academic performance. Sixty students preparing for university entrance exams will practice specific breathing techniques over several sessions. Resea…

This study looks at brain activity in teenagers aged 10 to 17 with ADHD, OCD, or no diagnosis. Researchers will use EEG, MRI, and MEG to measure brain signals while participants do computer tasks. The goal is to understand how the brain controls thinking and behavior, which may h…

This study tests a new program called CapExchange, where people with stable mental health conditions exchange practical skills with others in their community. The goal is to see if this approach is practical and helpful for improving well-being and social connection. About 10 to …

This study aims to adapt and validate a French version of the Recovery Assessment Scale (RAS), a questionnaire that measures how people feel about their own recovery from mental health conditions. Researchers will ask 260 adult psychiatric patients in France to fill out the RAS a…

This study tests whether a simple, non-invasive brain test (EEG) can predict which of two common ADHD medications—methylphenidate or amphetamines—works best for a child. About 220 children aged 7-11 with ADHD will try both medicines in a random order over 7 weeks. The goal is to …

This study tests a new program for adults in prison who have both ADHD and substance use disorder. The program includes workshops to improve care and support. Researchers will check if the program is acceptable and if it improves quality of life.

This study looks at whether drinking caffeinated coffee helps professional chess players think faster and make better moves during tournament games. Twelve top-level players (rated 2300-2600 Elo) will play chess after drinking either regular coffee or decaf, without knowing which…

This study will check how often people with ADHD also have fibromyalgia, and vice versa. Researchers will collect blood and urine samples from 100 adults to look for shared biological markers. The goal is to better understand why these two conditions often occur together.

This study looks at how the brain works in 200 children with hard-to-treat epilepsy who are already scheduled for brain monitoring. Researchers will measure brain activity during tasks like learning and decision-making. The goal is to better understand thinking and memory, which …

This study tests whether adding a career counseling program called Purposeful Pathways to standard job training helps veterans with mental health and substance use disorders find and keep quality jobs. About 254 veterans from three VA sites will take part. The goal is to improve …

This study is looking for early clues—like brain activity, genetics, and environment—that might predict autism, ADHD, and related mental health issues in children and young adults. Researchers will follow 800 participants from infancy through young adulthood across 10 internation…

This study will test a tool called the Health Improvement Profile (HIP) in a mental health inpatient unit. The HIP is a checklist that helps clinicians spot physical health problems like high blood pressure or poor diet in people being treated for mental illness. Researchers will…

This pilot study will test whether eye-tracking and balance tests can help identify early signs of ADHD in children aged 3 to 5. Researchers will compare 30 children with ADHD symptoms to 30 healthy children of the same age. The goal is to develop a platform for earlier detection…

This study looks at how six short, 15-minute self-regulation techniques — like exercise, breathing, aromatherapy, music, virtual reality, and tapping — affect the body and brain of one woman with ADHD and stabilized bipolar disorder. Researchers will measure heart rate, brain wav…

This study looks at whether children with ADHD have different levels of inflammation and nutrition markers compared to children without ADHD. Researchers will follow 80 children aged 7 to 17 for one year to see if these markers affect how well they respond to common ADHD medicati…

This study aims to better understand psychiatric disorders, thinking problems, and treatment side effects in 2000 cancer patients and their close relatives. Researchers will compare those with and without mental health issues to find patterns and improve care. No new treatments a…

This study will check how much psychiatric clients know about occupational therapy (OT) and whether their expectations are realistic. It will also evaluate how well OT interns explain health information and conduct interviews. Researchers will develop new tools to measure these s…

This observational study will look at 185 children with epilepsy to find out how many also have ADHD symptoms. Researchers will track changes in ADHD symptoms and quality of life over 12 weeks. The goal is to identify risk factors and understand how ADHD affects epilepsy outcomes…