ATTENTION-DEFICIT / HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER
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Can team charters and handoff protocols boost school ADHD programs?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding team-building tools—like team charters, communication handoffs, and performance monitoring—to an existing school-based ADHD program (the Collaborative Life Skills Program) makes it work better. Researchers will compare the enhanced program to the s…
Matched conditions: ATTENTION-DEFICIT / HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, San Diego • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 23:00 UTC
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New Text-Based tool aims to help rural kids with ADHD
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Matched conditions: ATTENTION-DEFICIT / HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER
Phase: NA • Sponsor: IDeA States Pediatric Clinical Trials Network • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Could a gut bug swap ease ADHD? early trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study is testing whether a washed fecal transplant (WMT) can improve ADHD symptoms and related issues like sleep problems in children aged 3-17. The idea is that changing the gut bacteria might help the brain via the gut-brain axis. Fifty children will receive the tran…
Matched conditions: ATTENTION-DEFICIT / HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: The Second Hospital of Nanjing Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:16 UTC
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Could a gut bacteria transplant ease autism symptoms? new trial aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests whether transplanting healthy donor gut bacteria (washed microbiota transplantation) can improve autism and ADHD symptoms in 80 children aged 3-17. The approach targets the 'gut-brain axis,' since many children with autism have gut microbiome imbalanc…
Matched conditions: ATTENTION-DEFICIT / HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: The Second Hospital of Nanjing Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Could a daily supplement ease ADHD in children? new trial investigates
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether certain supplements—prebiotics, probiotics, omega-3s, and vitamin B1—can reduce ADHD symptoms in children aged 6 to 12. Over 12 weeks, 68 kids will receive either a gut-focused supplement, a brain-focused supplement, a combination, or a placebo. Researche…
Matched conditions: ATTENTION-DEFICIT / HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Khyber Medical University Peshawar • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Brain zapping with light: a new hope for attention problems?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether shining a specific type of near-infrared light on the forehead—called transcranial photobiomodulation (tPBM)—can improve attention and reduce impulsivity in adults with and without ADHD. Participants receive either active tPBM or a sham (fake) treatment f…
Matched conditions: ATTENTION-DEFICIT / HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Francisco Gonzalez-Lima, PhD • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Light on the brain: new study tests if infrared beams can boost focus in ADHD
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a non-invasive light therapy called transcranial photobiomodulation (tPBM) to see if it can improve attention, memory, and brain oxygen levels in adults with ADHD. Researchers will give repeated sessions of infrared light to the forehead area and measure changes …
Matched conditions: ATTENTION-DEFICIT / HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Francisco Gonzalez-Lima, PhD • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug BI 3031185 tested for safety in BPD and ADHD patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests whether a new medicine called BI 3031185 is safe and well-tolerated in adults with borderline personality disorder (BPD) or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). About 96 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo in a crossover…
Matched conditions: ATTENTION-DEFICIT / HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Tai chi and exercise tested as ADHD remedies for college students
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether Tai Chi or exercise can reduce attention problems in college students with ADHD. Researchers will enroll 145 students and measure changes in inattention symptoms. The goal is to see if these non-drug approaches are feasible and worth studying furthe…
Matched conditions: ATTENTION-DEFICIT / HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Could a cannabis compound help ADHD? new trial tests CBG
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial tests whether a single dose of cannabigerol (CBG), a non-psychoactive cannabis compound, can improve attention and reduce hyperactivity in adults with ADHD. 76 participants will receive either 80mg of CBG or a placebo, then complete computer and paper tasks mea…
Matched conditions: ATTENTION-DEFICIT / HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Can a special therapy group help teens with emotional struggles?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a culturally adapted version of Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills training (DBT-A-ST) helps teens aged 12-18 with emotional disorders like depression, anxiety, or ADHD. Participants are randomly assigned to either the DBT group or a standard support gro…
Matched conditions: ATTENTION-DEFICIT / HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mackay Memorial Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Playtime therapy: a new hope for kids with ADHD and autism?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether playful physiotherapy can improve emotional self-regulation and quality of life in children aged 7-12 with ADHD or autism. Twenty-five children will take part in movement- and play-based group sessions. Parents will report changes in behavior and well-bei…
Matched conditions: ATTENTION-DEFICIT / HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Tartu • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Night-Time pill could tame ADHD all day long
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests Jornay PM, a once-daily ADHD pill taken at night, in 30 adults aged 18-60. The goal is to see if it improves focus, emotional control, and daily function from morning through early evening. Researchers will measure symptom changes over 10 weeks.
Matched conditions: ATTENTION-DEFICIT / HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Helping moms help kids: new program targets attention and behavior in young children
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a program called BRIDGE for mothers with depression and their children aged 3-7 who have attention or behavior problems. The program aims to improve children's self-control and reduce problem behaviors by supporting mothers' mental health. About 60 families will …
Matched conditions: ATTENTION-DEFICIT / HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER
Phase: NA • Sponsor: McGill University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New study tests online program to tame ADHD family fireworks
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a telehealth program called RELAX that teaches teens with ADHD and their parents skills to manage strong emotions and reduce family conflict. About 60 families will be split into two groups: one gets the RELAX program, the other gets educational materials. A smal…
Matched conditions: ATTENTION-DEFICIT / HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Could virtual reality help kids with brain disorders learn and move better?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether immersive virtual reality (VR) therapy can improve cognitive, motor, and social skills in children aged 8 to 18 with ADHD, autism, or cerebral palsy. Participants will use the CAREN VR system, which provides interactive exercises with visual, sound, and t…
Matched conditions: ATTENTION-DEFICIT / HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER
Phase: NA • Sponsor: IRCCS Centro Neurolesi Bonino Pulejo • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Could this pill tame ADHD in kids as young as 4?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a medication called SPN-812 (viloxazine) can safely reduce ADHD symptoms in children aged 4 to 5. About 286 kids will receive either the drug or a placebo for 6 weeks. The goal is to see if the drug improves attention and reduces hyperactivity better than…
Matched conditions: ATTENTION-DEFICIT / HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Can a VR headset boost focus for ADHD students?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a virtual reality headset, combined with focus feedback, can help 252 young adults aged 18-25 with ADHD concentrate better on homework and studying. Participants use a Meta Quest 3 VR headset that blocks distractions, and some also get feedback on their f…
Matched conditions: ATTENTION-DEFICIT / HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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VR headset games tested as new ADHD therapy for children
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether playing virtual reality games can improve cognitive skills like attention and memory in children aged 8 to 16 with ADHD. Participants will play four different VR games for 20 minutes a day, five days a week, for four weeks. The trial starts with a pilot p…
Matched conditions: ATTENTION-DEFICIT / HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Can a video game boost brain power in kids with ADHD or autism?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a digital therapy called NDTx-02, designed to help children aged 5 to 12 with ADHD or autism improve their executive function—skills like planning, focus, and self-control. The study will involve 48 participants and compare the digital therapy to standard care. T…
Matched conditions: ATTENTION-DEFICIT / HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Neudive Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Can parent training tame ADHD in preschoolers? new study investigates
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a behavioral parent education program (PEAK) can help reduce ADHD symptoms in 180 children aged 3 to 5 who show early signs of the condition. Parents will receive the training either face-to-face or online, and researchers will compare outcomes to a waitl…
Matched conditions: ATTENTION-DEFICIT / HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Lehigh University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:40 UTC
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Can a VR game train ADHD brains? new trial hopes so
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a virtual reality (VR) game can help children aged 8-12 with ADHD improve their attention, self-control, and executive functions. The game mimics real-life situations, and parents also receive guidance on supporting positive behavior. Researchers will com…
Matched conditions: ATTENTION-DEFICIT / HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Merja Nikula • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:23 UTC
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Scientists seek brain clues to impulsive and compulsive behaviors
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study aims to understand why some people are more impulsive or compulsive than others. Researchers will use brain scans, genetic tests, and behavioral surveys in 1,100 participants aged 6 to 80, including those with ADHD, OCD, autism, and conduct disorder. The …
Matched conditions: ATTENTION-DEFICIT / HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER
Sponsor: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Hidden disabilities: new study probes neurodevelopmental disorders in the homeless
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis pilot study will screen 150 homeless adults in French shelters for autism, ADHD, and intellectual disability using interviews and questionnaires. The goal is to find out how many have these conditions, which may have contributed to their homelessness. Results could help tail…
Matched conditions: ATTENTION-DEFICIT / HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hôpital le Vinatier • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Eye-Tracking may predict ADHD drug success in kids
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether simple, painless tests of eye movements and heart rate can help predict which children with ADHD will benefit from medication and which will have side effects. Researchers will measure these factors before children start medication and then check how w…
Matched conditions: ATTENTION-DEFICIT / HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER
Sponsor: Umeå University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Teen memory study uses brain zaps to uncover hidden brain patterns
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation technique can temporarily change brain activity linked to working memory in teens aged 12-18 with ADHD. Researchers will measure brain waves during memory tasks before and after stimulation. The goal is to under…
Matched conditions: ATTENTION-DEFICIT / HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bradley Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New study aims to uncover how ADHD and addiction interact
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting information from 80 adults who have both ADHD and an addiction. Researchers will track their symptoms and daily functioning over 12 months to better understand how these conditions affect each other. The goal is to gather data that could improve future tr…
Matched conditions: ATTENTION-DEFICIT / HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New test aims to unlock social brain secrets in kids with autism and ADHD
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to better understand how children aged 8 to 16 with neurodevelopmental disorders (like autism or ADHD) process social information. Researchers will use a new set of tests to measure skills like recognizing emotions and understanding others' thoughts. The goal is t…
Matched conditions: ATTENTION-DEFICIT / HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Massive study aims to crack the code on Kids' medications
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting blood and other samples from 5,000 children and young adults (under 21) who are already taking certain medications as part of their regular care. The goal is to understand how these drugs move through and affect children's bodies, so doctors can prescribe…
Matched conditions: ATTENTION-DEFICIT / HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Personalized parenting: study aims to match therapy to each Child's needs
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether creating a personalized profile for children with disruptive behavior and their parents can help predict which treatment will work best. About 200 children and their parents will take part. The goal is to see if matching therapy to a child's specific e…
Matched conditions: ATTENTION-DEFICIT / HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Brain zaps may supercharge emotion control therapy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether combining a one-time session of brain stimulation (rTMS or electrical scalp stimulation) with emotion regulation training helps people with mood, anxiety, or related disorders better control their emotions. 240 participants will learn either cognitive res…
Matched conditions: ATTENTION-DEFICIT / HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Can better teamwork in pediatric clinics improve care for kids with ADHD and behavior issues?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how to help pediatric primary care offices better use a proven program called DOCC for children with behavior problems and ADHD. The program involves counseling and support for families. Researchers will compare different strategies to help clinic teams adopt …
Matched conditions: ATTENTION-DEFICIT / HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Can zapping the brain help teens with ADHD stop themselves?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how a brain area called the pre-SMA affects impulse control in teens with ADHD. Researchers will use a non-invasive technique called TMS to stimulate this area and measure brain activity. The goal is to better understand ADHD, not to provide treatment. 40 teen…
Matched conditions: ATTENTION-DEFICIT / HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Scientists probe the Brain's brakes: can attention control inhibition?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study investigates how attention influences the brain's ability to inhibit or stop actions. Researchers will test 120 participants, including healthy volunteers and people with conditions like ADHD or stroke-related neglect, using computer-based tasks that measure eye and ha…
Matched conditions: ATTENTION-DEFICIT / HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Moms of ADHD kids face tougher fibromyalgia battle?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether mothers who have fibromyalgia and also care for a child with ADHD experience a higher disease burden. Researchers will compare 50 such mothers with 50 mothers who have fibromyalgia but whose children have no psychiatric conditions. The goal is to under…
Matched conditions: ATTENTION-DEFICIT / HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER
Sponsor: Sultan 1. Murat State Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Brain-Training showdown: which memory game works best for teens?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing different types of computer-based brain training in 780 teenagers, some with ADHD and some without. The goal is to find out which training methods—like adding game elements or varying the number of tasks—work best for improving memory and focus. Participants…
Matched conditions: ATTENTION-DEFICIT / HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Northeastern University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Brain zapping study aims to sharpen memory and focus across multiple disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS can improve executive functions—like working memory, attention, and decision-making—in people with conditions such as traumatic brain injury, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, ADHD, bo…
Matched conditions: ATTENTION-DEFICIT / HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:49 UTC