Clinical trials
Attention clinical trials
Below are recruiting attention clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 296 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07414017Recruiting
Virtual reality exercise for older adults with low back pain
This study tests if using virtual reality during exercise helps older adults with long-term low back pain. You'll do exercises while focusing your attention in different ways, and researchers will see which method works best for reducing pain and improving movement.
Center, Kirşehi̇rAges 65–80 - NCT06538766Recruiting
How focus instructions affect strength training and walking in older adults
This study tests whether different types of mental focus during strength training can improve walking ability in older adults. It may help find better ways to stay steady and prevent falls.
Monte de Caparica, AlmadaAges 18 years+ - NCT06361095RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Brain training for depression: attention bias modification trial
This trial tests a computer-based brain training program designed to change how you pay attention to emotional information. It may help reduce depression symptoms by training your brain to focus less on negative cues.
Austin, TexasAges 18–70 - NCT06194162Recruiting
Weighted blankets for better sleep in kids with ADHD
This trial tests if weighted blankets can help children with ADHD who still have trouble sleeping after trying standard sleep tips. The study looks at whether these special blankets improve sleep and daily life.
FrederiksbergAges 5–12 - NCT07777328Recruiting
5-HTP for ADHD traits and eye movements in adults
This study looks at how a supplement called 5-HTP (a natural amino acid) affects attention and eye movements in adults. You will receive either 5-HTP or a placebo to see if it changes ADHD-like traits.
Sheffield, South YorkshireAges 18–65 - NCT07772765Recruiting
Music training to boost mental sharpness in older adults
This study tests whether learning or practicing music can help keep your mind sharp as you age. You must be 60 or older and have normal hearing for your age.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 60–101 - NCT07666776Recruiting
Attention training for social anxiety: a controlled trial
This study tests whether a simple computer exercise that trains your attention away from threat can reduce social anxiety, compared to a placebo (neutral) version. It's for adults with social anxiety disorder and takes place at Tel Aviv University.
Tel AvivAges 18–65 - NCT06248229RecruitingPhase 4
Testing Dyanavel XR for fatigue in adults with ADHD
This trial tests whether the medication Dyanavel XR (a long-acting amphetamine) can help reduce fatigue in adults with ADHD. It is for people who have both ADHD and significant tiredness, and who are not currently taking stimulant ADHD drugs.
Rochester Hills, MichiganAges 18–65 - NCT05102942Recruiting
Online training to improve attention for alcohol use disorder
This study tests whether an online attention-focused training program can help people with alcohol use disorder better control their attention and urges. It may offer an extra tool alongside standard primary treatment.
Valby, Capital Region of DenmarkAges 18–75 - NCT05099874Recruiting
Computer training to improve attention in sickle cell disease
This trial tests whether a computer-based “attention control” training program can improve attention and daily functioning in children with sickle cell disease. To join, you must meet certain criteria and also pass an initial attention screening test during the study.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 8–16 - NCT05528939Recruiting
Training attention skills for children after cancer
This trial tests a computer-based “attention-control training” program to see if it’s doable and helpful for children who finished treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia or a brain tumor. It also looks at how acceptable the program is for both kids and caregivers.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 8–16 - NCT06900400Recruiting
Attention deficits in untreated ADHD
This trial is studying attention problems in children and adults with ADHD who haven't taken any ADHD medication. It aims to understand how sustained attention works in the brain.
BrindisiAges 6–13 - NCT05331534Recruiting
Attentional therapy for PTSD symptoms after trauma
This trial studies whether a therapy focused on attention can reduce post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms. You may qualify if you have PTSD diagnosed by standard questionnaires and interviews, and if you can safely take part in the therapy sessions.
LilleAges 18–60 - NCT06587113Recruiting
Study of attention and focus during visual search
This study explores how your brain focuses and ignores distractions while searching for things visually. It may help us understand attention processes in healthy adults.
Denver, ColoradoAges 18–65 - NCT06413173Recruiting
Remote brain stimulation for attention after mild TBI
This trial tests if a remote brain stimulation device can improve attention and concentration in active-duty service members who have had a mild traumatic brain injury. Participants use the device at home while completing tasks to help with daily focus.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18–60 - NCT05802680Recruiting
Near-infrared light study for brain effects in adults
This study tests how non-invasive near-infrared light may affect brain function. You may be able to join if you’re an adult, since there are no other listed eligibility restrictions.
Austin, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05354232Recruiting
Home electrical brain stimulation for ADHD symptoms
This study tests whether home-based low-level electrical stimulation of the brain (tDCS) can reduce attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms. If you qualify, you may be asked to complete assessments while receiving the treatment.
Charlestown, MassachusettsAges 18–65 - NCT02688959Recruiting
Motor attention training for ADHD in university students
This study tests whether a structured training program can improve attention and focus in people with ADHD. It is designed for students enrolled at the University of Wisconsin–Madison who already have an ADHD diagnosis.
Madison, WisconsinAges 18–23 - NCT02951754RecruitingPhase 4
Methylphenidate for adults with ADHD
This trial tests whether methylphenidate (a stimulant medicine) helps adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It is checking safety and effectiveness for people who can take the immediate-release form of the medicine.
Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do SulAges 18 years+ - NCT07793045Recruiting
Binaural beats for adults with ADHD
This trial tests whether listening to special tones through headphones can help adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). You'd attend 12 listening sessions at the San Bernardino campus over six weeks.
San Bernardino, CaliforniaAges 18–55 - NCT07798349Recruiting
Ear stimulation for social attention
This study tests whether a gentle electrical stimulation device applied to the ear can change how people pay attention to social cues. It aims to help researchers understand how this type of brain stimulation affects social attention.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–30 - NCT07786532Recruiting
Sports-based cognitive therapy for children's attention and memory
This study tests a sports-based cognitive therapy program for children aged 8-12 with mild attention or behavioral issues. It aims to improve their attention and memory through structured sports activities.
Chak Six Hundred Twenty-four, KpkAges 8–12 - NCT07759154RecruitingPhase 3
A study of centanafadine for adults with ADHD and emotional symptoms
This study tests an investigational medicine called centanafadine for adults with ADHD who also have trouble managing their emotions. The goal is to see if the medicine can help improve both attention and emotional control.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 18–65 - NCT07755410RecruitingPhase 2
Investigational ADHD treatment for adults
This study tests an investigational medication for adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It aims to see if this new drug helps reduce ADHD symptoms compared to a placebo.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 18–65
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for attention?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 296 recruiting attention studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a attention trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a attention trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.