ADHD

This study tests whether a common ADHD medication (OROS-methylphenidate) can help prisoners with ADHD. About 150 adults in prison will receive either the drug or a placebo. The goal is to see if treatment reduces ADHD symptoms and improves behavior, such as fewer fights or self-h…

This study compares two common stimulant medications for ADHD in children and teens with autism. Researchers want to find which works best and when to add another type of medication. The goal is to help doctors choose the right treatment faster, reducing the need for multiple med…

This study tests a behavioral program called MomMA for pregnant women with ADHD. The program teaches skills to manage ADHD symptoms, mood, and stress during pregnancy and after birth. Researchers will enroll 80 women in Pennsylvania to see if the program is helpful and practical …

This study tests a new, intensive brain-training (neurofeedback) approach for children with ADHD. 40 children aged 6-13 will attend 8-day camps during school holidays, receiving two sessions per day. The goal is to see if a personalized training, based on each child's brain waves…

This study tests a training package designed to improve both thinking skills (like memory and focus) and emotional control in children aged 6-12 with ADHD, dyslexia, or autism. 288 primary school students will be randomly assigned to receive the training immediately or after a wa…

This study tests if a special type of yoga, called trauma-adapted yoga, can help teenagers with ADHD or PTSD. About 180 teens will either do yoga plus their usual care or just their usual care. Researchers will check if yoga improves symptoms like stress, focus, and pain.

This study tests a special training program called Mio-Training for children and teens with ADHD. The training combines thinking exercises and physical coordination tasks to improve metacognition — the ability to think about one's own thinking. Researchers will enroll 40 particip…

This study combines two treatments for children aged 8-12 with ADHD: a computer program that boosts working memory (Central Executive Training) and a class for parents to improve behavior management (Behavioral Parent Training). Researchers want to see if doing the memory trainin…

This study compares two non-drug treatments—organizational skills training and mindfulness—for 30 teens (ages 13-17) with ADHD. Both treatments involve eight 90-minute sessions. Researchers will measure changes in ADHD symptoms, daily functioning, and emotional control using ques…

This study tests an internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT) program for adults with ADHD. The goal is to improve quality of life and reduce symptoms like inattention, hyperactivity, anxiety, and stress. Two hundred adults in Sweden who have been diagnosed with ADHD and…

This study compares two types of talk therapy for teens aged 13-17 with ADHD: Organizational Skills Training and Mindfulness-Based Intervention. Both involve eight 90-minute sessions. Researchers will measure changes in ADHD symptoms, daily functioning, and emotional control to s…

This study looks at whether a parent's ability to manage their own emotions can change how well parent training works for children with ADHD. Researchers will work with 65 parents of children ages 5-12 who have ADHD and mild oppositional behavior. The goal is to see if parents wi…

This study tests a new support program for parents of children aged 4-10 who show inattentive, hyperactive, or impulsive behaviors. Parents receive a series of educational videos via text messaging that teach strategies for handling tough daily situations, like transitions or wai…

This study is testing a new behavioral program to help pregnant women with ADHD manage their symptoms during pregnancy and after giving birth. The program teaches practical skills and is delivered by a therapist in the OB clinic. The study will enroll 10 participants to see if th…

This study tests whether a Spanish-language program called Unstuck and On Target helps children ages 8-11 with autism or ADHD improve their planning and flexibility skills. About 40 Spanish-speaking families will either join the program right away or wait. The goal is to see if t…

This study looks at whether high-dose omega-3 fatty acids can help reduce ADHD symptoms like inattention and impulsivity in children and teens who are low in omega-3. About 100 participants will take omega-3 supplements or a placebo for 12 weeks. The goal is to see if this natura…

This study tests whether a supplement called Stasis can reduce side effects like sleep problems, irritability, and brain fog caused by ADHD stimulant medications. Researchers will measure stress and inflammation markers in 90 adults aged 18-55 who are currently on a stable dose o…

This study tests a program called ADHD&me for people aged 16 to 25 with ADHD who have low self-esteem. The program uses talk therapy to help them see themselves in a more positive light. Participants are randomly assigned to start the program right away or wait 8 weeks. The goal …

This study tests whether a digital health system (smartwatch and smartphone app) can help children aged 8-12 with ADHD improve self-regulation and reduce symptoms. Sixty participants will be randomly assigned to receive the intervention immediately or after a waiting period. The …

This study tests whether omega-3 fatty acid supplements can reduce depression symptoms in 60 young people diagnosed with major depressive disorder. Over 12 weeks, half will receive omega-3 and half a placebo, with researchers tracking mood changes, gut bacteria, and inflammation …

This study tests a non-invasive brain stimulation method called iTBS in 50 teens aged 12-18 with ADHD. The goal is to see if stimulating specific brain areas can improve working memory or impulse control. Participants receive 30 sessions over 10 days, and researchers measure chan…

This pilot study tests a remote monitoring program for children with ADHD living in rural areas. It will enroll 36 children aged 5-11 who are starting or restarting stimulant medication. The study compares the remote program to digital handouts to see if it helps caregivers and t…

This study looks at whether fidgeting can help adults with ADHD pay attention and manage emotions better. About 109 adults with ADHD who fidget will use a special device in a lab while doing thinking and emotional tasks. The goal is to see if movement and touch can boost focus an…

This study looks at whether cognitive remediation (brain exercises with coaching) can improve thinking skills and reduce problem behaviors in people staying in a forensic mental health unit. About 30 adults with conditions like psychosis, ADHD, or substance use will take part. Th…

This study tests whether a smartphone app called Footsteps helps aides who work one-on-one with school-aged kids (ages 4-17) with autism, ADHD, or other behavioral challenges collect better data and improve youth mental health. About 200 participants will use either Footsteps or …

This study looks at sleep and body clock patterns in 250 children aged 6-9 with ADHD using home sensors and a lab test. Researchers want to see how sleep relates to mental health and thinking skills. No treatment is given—only observation and measurement.

This study tests a new way to help people in prison understand what they are agreeing to when joining a research study. The approach, called 'teach-to-goal,' will be compared with the usual consent process. About 100 adults with ADHD who are already in a larger study will take pa…

This study is for girls and women aged 10 and older with or without ADHD who live in Canada. Researchers want to learn how ADHD affects their mental health, hormones, and overall well-being over time. Participants fill out online surveys about their health and life experiences. T…

This study is testing a device called Gaize to see if it can detect changes in eye movements caused by long-term use of psychiatric medications like those for ADHD, depression, or anxiety. Researchers will use standard drug recognition tests in a virtual setting. The goal is to u…

This study checks if a new test called the Five Digits Test (FDT) works well for measuring a thinking skill called 'inhibition' in people with ADHD or autism. About 150 adults will take the FDT and other standard tests to see if the results match up. The goal is to provide a simp…