ADHD

This study tests whether a common ADHD medication (OROS-methylphenidate) can help prisoners with ADHD manage their symptoms and reduce problem behaviors like fights, self-harm, and rule-breaking. About 150 adults in French prisons will receive either the drug or a placebo for sev…

This study tests a special training program called Mio-Training for children and teens with ADHD. The training combines thinking exercises and physical coordination tasks to improve self-awareness and problem-solving skills. Researchers will compare the training to usual care in …

This study is testing a new behavioral program for pregnant women with ADHD. The program teaches skills to manage ADHD symptoms during pregnancy and after the baby is born. Ten participants will work with a therapist in an OB care setting. The goal is to see if the program is acc…

This study tests whether combining two proven treatments—computer-based memory training and parent behavior coaching—works better than either alone for children aged 8-12 with ADHD. The goal is to improve attention, reduce oppositional behavior, and ease family stress. About 200 …

This study compares two non-drug approaches—organizational skills training and mindfulness—for 30 teens (ages 13-17) with ADHD. Both treatments involve eight 90-minute sessions. Researchers will measure changes in ADHD symptoms, daily functioning, and emotional control using ques…

This study tests whether a digital health system using a smartwatch and smartphone app can help children aged 8 to 12 with ADHD improve their self-regulation and reduce symptoms. Sixty children will be randomly assigned to receive the intervention right away or after a waiting pe…

This study tests whether high-dose omega-3 supplements can reduce ADHD symptoms like inattention and impulsivity in children and teens who are deficient in omega-3. About 100 participants will take omega-3 or a placebo for 12 weeks. The goal is to see if this natural supplement c…

This study tests whether internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT) can improve quality of life and reduce ADHD symptoms, anxiety, depression, and stress in adults. Two hundred adults in Sweden who have been diagnosed with ADHD and are working or studying will receive eit…

This study is testing whether a Spanish-language program called Unstuck and On Target can help children ages 8-11 with autism or ADHD improve their executive functioning skills, like planning and flexibility. About 40 Spanish-speaking families will either join the program right a…

This study tests whether omega-3 fatty acid supplements can reduce depression symptoms in 60 young people diagnosed with major depressive disorder. Over 12 weeks, half will receive omega-3 and half a placebo, with researchers tracking mood changes, gut bacteria, and inflammation …

This study tests a new support program for parents of children aged 4-10 who show inattentive, hyperactive, or impulsive behaviors. The program sends short educational videos via text to teach strategies for common challenges like transitions or waiting. Researchers will check if…

This study tests a non-invasive brain stimulation method called iTBS in 50 teens aged 12-18 with ADHD. The goal is to see if stimulating specific brain areas can improve working memory or impulse control. Participants receive 30 sessions over 10 days, and researchers measure chan…

This study compares two common ADHD medications (methylphenidate and amphetamine) in 500 children aged 4-17 who also have autism. The goal is to find which works best and when to add another type of medication, reducing the need for multiple trial-and-error attempts. Results will…

This study tests whether a supplement called Stasis can reduce side effects like sleep problems, irritability, and brain fog caused by ADHD stimulant medications. Researchers will measure stress and inflammation levels in 90 adults who take stimulants. Participants will receive e…

This study compares two types of talk therapy—Organizational Skills Training and Mindfulness-Based Intervention—for teens aged 13-17 with ADHD. About 36 teens and their caregivers will fill out questionnaires before and after eight weekly sessions. The goal is to see which approa…

This study tests a training program designed to improve thinking and emotional control in children aged 6-12 with ADHD, dyslexia, or autism. 288 primary school students will be randomly assigned to receive the training or join a waitlist. Researchers will measure changes in memor…

This study looks at whether a parent's ability to handle their own emotions can change how well behavioral training works for children with ADHD. Researchers will work with 65 parents and their children (ages 5-12) to see if parents who struggle with emotions get less benefit fro…

This study looks at whether cognitive remediation—a type of brain training with coaching—can improve thinking skills, daily function, and behavior in people staying in a forensic mental health unit. About 30 adults with conditions like psychosis, ADHD, or substance use will take …

This study looks at whether fidgeting can help adults with ADHD pay attention and manage emotions better. About 109 participants will use a fidget device while doing computer tasks. Researchers will measure thinking speed, memory, and heart rate to see if movement helps. The goal…

This study tests a new method to help people in prison better understand what they agree to when joining a research study. Researchers will compare a special teaching approach to the usual consent process. The goal is to make research more ethical and fair for this vulnerable gro…

This study looks at sleep and body clock patterns in 250 children aged 6-9 with ADHD. Researchers will use wearable sensors, parent surveys, and a lab test to measure melatonin, a sleep hormone. The goal is to learn how sleep relates to mood, behavior, and thinking in these child…

This pilot study tests a remote monitoring program (RAMP) for children with ADHD living in rural areas. It will enroll 36 children aged 5-11 who are starting or restarting stimulant medication. The study aims to see if caregivers and teachers can complete assessments remotely usi…

This study tests a smartphone app called Footsteps that helps school aides record and track behaviors of children aged 4-17 with conditions like autism, ADHD, or oppositional defiant disorder. The goal is to see if the app improves the quality of data collected and leads to bette…

This study checks if a new test called the Five Digits Test (FDT) works well for measuring a thinking skill called 'inhibition' in people with ADHD or autism. About 150 adults will take the FDT and other standard tests to see if the results match up. The goal is to provide a simp…

This study looks at whether a special eye-tracking device can spot changes in eye movements caused by long-term use of psychiatric medications like those for ADHD, depression, or anxiety. Researchers will test 50 adults who have been on these medications for over three months. Th…