ADHD

This pilot study tests a remote monitoring program (RAMP) for children with ADHD living in rural areas. 36 children aged 5-11 who are starting or restarting stimulant medication will be randomly assigned to receive either text-based symptom questionnaires or digital education han…

This study tests whether a common ADHD medication (OROS-methylphenidate) can help prisoners with ADHD manage their symptoms and reduce problem behaviors. About 150 adults in French prisons will receive either the drug or a placebo for several months. Researchers will track change…

This study compares two common stimulant classes (amphetamine and methylphenidate) and alpha-2 agonists to treat ADHD in 500 children aged 4-17 with autism. The goal is to find which medication works best and reduce the trial-and-error process. Parents and doctors will track symp…

This study is testing a new test called the Five Digits Test (FDT) to see if it can measure a person's ability to stop automatic responses—a skill often affected in ADHD and autism. The FDT does not require reading, making it useful for people with different language backgrounds.…

This study tests whether a personalized brainwave training (neurofeedback) can reduce ADHD symptoms like inattention and hyperactivity in children aged 6-13. Forty children will receive either standard or personalized neurofeedback during school holiday camps. Researchers will ch…

This study tests if trauma-adapted yoga, added to usual care, can improve mental health and quality of life for 180 teens diagnosed with ADHD or PTSD. Participants will be randomly assigned to a yoga group or a waiting list. The study also explores if online yoga is a feasible op…

This study tests a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program called ADHD&me, designed to improve self-esteem in young people aged 16-25 with ADHD and low self-esteem. Participants will attend seven therapy sessions and complete questionnaires about their self-esteem, masking beh…

This study tests whether combining two proven treatments—computer-based working memory training and parenting classes—can improve ADHD symptoms in children ages 8-12. Researchers will enroll 200 kids with ADHD and compare the effects of doing the computer training first, then par…

This study tests a behavioral program called MomMA for pregnant women with ADHD. The program teaches skills to manage ADHD symptoms and related mood issues during pregnancy and after birth. Researchers will compare it to usual care in 80 participants to see if it is acceptable an…

This study tests a Spanish-language program called Unstuck and On Target for children ages 8-11 with autism and/or ADHD. The program helps kids improve skills like planning and flexibility, and supports their caregivers. About 40 families will either join the program right away o…

This study tests a supplement called Stasis to see if it can reduce side effects like sleep problems, irritability, and brain fog caused by ADHD stimulant medications. About 90 adults aged 18-55 who take stimulants for ADHD will take either the supplement or a placebo for three m…

This study tests a digital health intervention for children aged 8-12 with ADHD. The intervention uses a smartwatch and smartphone app to help children and parents work together to improve self-regulation and reduce ADHD symptoms. Sixty children will be randomly assigned to recei…

This study looks at whether omega-3 fatty acids can reduce depression symptoms in young people aged 12-25 with major depressive disorder. Over 12 weeks, 60 participants will take either omega-3 supplements or a placebo. Researchers will track mood changes, gut bacteria, and blood…

This study is testing whether high-dose omega-3 fatty acids can reduce ADHD symptoms like inattention and impulsivity in children and adolescents who are deficient in omega-3. About 100 participants will take omega-3 supplements or a placebo for 12 weeks. The goal is to see if th…

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 a new parent support program that uses short educational videos sent via text message. The videos teach strategies to handle difficult situations like transitions or waiting. Researchers want to see if parents find the program helpful and if it improves child beh…

This study compares two non-drug treatments for teens aged 13-17 with ADHD: Organizational Skills Training (OST) and Mindfulness-Based Intervention (MBI). Both involve eight 90-minute sessions. Researchers will measure changes in ADHD symptoms, daily functioning, and emotional co…

This study tests whether a type of brain stimulation called iTBS can improve working memory and impulse control in 50 adolescents aged 12-18 with ADHD. Participants receive three short sessions of magnetic pulses each day for ten days, targeting either the left DLPFC or right Pre…

This pilot study at Duke University compares two behavioral treatments—organizational skills training (OST) and mindfulness-based intervention (MBI)—for 30 teens aged 13-17 with ADHD. Both treatments involve eight 90-minute sessions. Researchers will measure changes in ADHD sympt…

This study tests a program called Mio-Training for 40 children aged 8–16 with ADHD. The training combines memory exercises, coordination tasks, and questions to improve self-awareness and thinking skills. Researchers will measure changes in metacognitive awareness and executive f…

This 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…

This observational study will follow 1,460 girls and women (age 10+) with and without ADHD across Canada. Participants complete surveys about their mental health, hormones, and life experiences. The goal is to build a detailed picture of how ADHD affects females over their lifesp…

This study looks at whether a parent's ability to manage their own emotions can make behavioral training more effective for children with ADHD. Researchers will work with 65 parents and their children (ages 5-12) to see if better parental emotion regulation leads to fewer behavio…

This study tests a smartphone app called Footsteps that helps school aides 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 how consistently and accurately aides record data, and whet…

This study looks at sleep and internal body clocks in 250 children aged 6-9 with ADHD. Researchers will use wearable sensors, parent surveys, and a lab test measuring melatonin (a sleep hormone) to see how sleep patterns relate to thinking skills and mental health. The goal is to…

This study tests a new method to help prisoners better understand what they are agreeing to when joining a research study. Researchers will compare an enhanced 'teach-to-goal' consent process with the standard one in 100 adults with ADHD in prison. The goal is to improve ethical …

This study looks at whether fidgeting—specifically using a smart fidget ball—can help adults with ADHD pay better attention and manage emotions. Researchers will measure processing speed, memory, and heart rate in 109 adults with ADHD. The goal is to see if simple movements can b…

This study tests whether a special eye-tracking device (Gaize) can identify changes in eye movement patterns caused by long-term use of psychiatric medications. Researchers will observe 50 adults with conditions like ADHD, depression, or anxiety who have been on medication for ov…

This study tests whether cognitive remediation—brain exercises with coaching—can improve thinking skills and reduce aggression in 30 forensic inpatients with conditions like psychosis, ADHD, or substance use. Participants will do exercises and be compared to an active control gro…

This study tests a dual executive function training program for 288 primary school children aged 6-12 with ADHD, dyslexia, or autism. The program includes weekly group sessions to improve thinking, emotional control, and behavior. Researchers will measure changes in memory, atten…