Brain scans reveal clues to ADHD and OCD in teens

NCT ID NCT07566468

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study looks at brain activity in teenagers aged 10 to 17 with ADHD, OCD, or no diagnosis. Researchers will use EEG, MRI, and MEG to measure brain signals while participants do computer tasks. The goal is to understand how the brain controls thinking and behavior, which may help improve future treatments.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If successful, this study could help researchers better understand how the brain controls thoughts and actions in ADHD and OCD, potentially guiding future treatments.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It is early-stage and may not lead to direct benefits for participants. Results may not apply to all individuals with these conditions.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, inattentive type attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder obsessive-compulsive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

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