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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 However, the study was withdrawn before enrolling any parti…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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Can stress relief for parents help kids with behavior problems?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether adding three extra stress management sessions for parents can improve outcomes for families of young children with disruptive behavior disorders. About 120 families will either get the standard school readiness parenting program or that program plus th…
Matched conditions: ADHD
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Florida International University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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New program aims to break down barriers to ADHD care for kids
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a program called START that helps families of children with ADHD learn about the condition, reduce stigma, and overcome obstacles to getting care. About 106 children aged 6-12 with a new or recent ADHD diagnosis will take part. Some families get the START program…
Matched conditions: ADHD
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:27 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