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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…
Matched conditions: ADHD
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 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…
Matched conditions: ADHD
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 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…
Matched conditions: ADHD
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Cingulate Therapeutics • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 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 However, the study was withdrawn before enrolling any parti…
Matched conditions: ADHD
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Seattle Children's Hospital • 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, …
Matched conditions: ADHD
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Haukeland University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 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…
Matched conditions: ADHD
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. …
Matched conditions: ADHD
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 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…
Matched conditions: ADHD
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bradley Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:16 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…
Matched conditions: ADHD
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 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…
Matched conditions: ADHD
Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC