ADHD

This study tested whether a summer program led by trained peers could help students with ADHD transition to high school better than regular school services. The program included a summer orientation and weekly peer support during the first semester. Researchers measured whether i…

This large study tested whether a daily medication called solriamfetol could help control symptoms in adults with ADHD. Over 500 adults took either the medication or a placebo pill for six weeks. Researchers measured changes in ADHD symptoms to see if the treatment was effective …

This study tested a new once-daily pill called CTx-1301 for treating ADHD in children and teenagers aged 6 to 17. Over 100 participants were randomly assigned to receive either the active drug or a placebo (a pill with no medicine) for about 5 weeks to see if it safely improved A…

This study tested whether repeated low doses of LSD (about 20% of a typical recreational dose) could safely help control ADHD symptoms in adults. Fifty-three adults with ADHD received either the LSD treatment or a placebo twice weekly for six weeks in a blinded study. Researchers…

This study tested whether simple tools could help teens with ADHD have better conversations with their doctor. Researchers gave 126 teens and their parents either a video, a list of suggested questions, both, or just usual care before a doctor's visit. The goal was to see if thes…

This study tested whether high-dose omega-3 supplements (fish oil) could help reduce ADHD symptoms in children aged 6-12 who showed signs of high inflammation. Fifteen children who weren't taking ADHD medication received either omega-3 or a placebo for 12 weeks. Researchers measu…

This study tested whether ongoing Tai Chi classes could help children with ADHD. Fifteen kids who had already tried a short Tai Chi program took longer-term classes twice a week. Researchers measured if the mindful movement improved their attention, behavior, and motor control ov…

This study tested a modified parenting program designed to help parents who have ADHD or depression themselves. The goal was to see if these modifications helped parents connect with and stick to the training, which teaches skills to support a child with ADHD and friendship diffi…

This study tested whether a special game-based app could safely help reduce symptoms of ADHD in children. About 120 kids aged 6-13 with ADHD used either the active therapy app or a sham version for a period of time. Researchers measured changes in attention, hyperactivity, and ot…

This study tested whether a specific 8-week exercise program could help children with ADHD. Researchers compared a supervised group exercise class to a home exercise program and a no-exercise group. They measured changes in the children's motor skills, physical fitness, thinking …

This study tested a special sleep improvement program for teenagers with ADHD who also have trouble sleeping. Researchers wanted to see if teaching better sleep habits could help improve both sleep and ADHD symptoms like focus and behavior. The program combined online learning wi…

This study tested two different 9-week telehealth programs to help parents of preschoolers with ADHD symptoms. Parents learned skills to manage their child's behavior and improve sleep habits. Researchers measured changes in ADHD symptoms, sleep patterns, and parenting stress thr…

This study tested whether adding a home-based brain stimulation treatment (called tDCS) to a standard online therapy program could better help adults with ADHD. Thirty participants were randomly assigned to receive either the real brain stimulation or a fake version alongside the…

This small study tested if a new, easy-to-access parent support program works. It sent short educational videos via a popular texting app to teach parents strategies for handling their child's difficult daily transitions, like switching from playtime to homework. The main goal wa…

This study tested whether a special summer program could help young children with ADHD and disruptive behaviors. The program focused on improving emotion control, social skills, and academic readiness for school. Researchers compared 323 children with ADHD to typically developing…

This study explored whether fun, dance-based video games could help young adults with ADHD manage their symptoms. Researchers compared 30 minutes of dancing to a game, stationary biking, or just listening to music to see which activity best improved attention, mood, and brain fun…

This study aimed to understand if children with ADHD are more likely to create false memories. Researchers tested 28 children aged 8-10 with ADHD using a word-list memory task designed to see if they would 'remember' a related word that was never shown. The goal was to gather kno…

This small pilot study explored whether giving iron supplements to children with ADHD and restless legs syndrome could improve their symptoms by increasing iron levels in their brains. Researchers followed 12 children aged 10-15 for three months, measuring brain iron with MRI sca…