Clinical trials
Attention Deficit Disorder clinical trials
Below are recruiting attention deficit disorder clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 133 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04532190Recruiting
Testing options beyond standard ADHD treatment
This study looks for alternatives to standard treatment for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It may help by testing a different approach for people who meet specific age, language, and health requirements.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 9–15 - NCT04421248RecruitingPhase 4
Testing blood or brain markers in kids with ADHD
This Phase 4 study checks whether certain markers change in the brain/body when children with ADHD take methylphenidate (a stimulant). It also compares these markers with healthy children to better understand ADHD.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 8–12 - 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 - NCT07466147Recruiting
Playful physiotherapy for kids with ADHD or autism
This study tests if playful physiotherapy can help children ages 5 to 12 with ADHD, autism, or social difficulties feel better in group settings. It involves fun movement activities designed to improve behavior and social skills.
TartuAges 7–12 - NCT07426302Enrolling by invitation
Virtual reality mental exercises for teens with autism and ADHD
This trial uses virtual reality games to help improve thinking skills in children and teens who have both autism and ADHD. It tests whether these fun, computer-based exercises can support attention and learning.
MessinaAges 8–18 - NCT06848959Recruiting
Better diagnosis and treatment for children's brain conditions
This study is building a smarter way to diagnose and treat brain conditions in children, such as cerebral palsy, ADHD, and autism. It uses advanced computer models to help doctors provide better care.
NanjingAges 2–18 - NCT07242625Recruiting
Digital therapy app for thinking skills in kids with ADHD or autism
This study tests a digital therapy app (called NDTx-02) designed to improve thinking skills like focus and planning in children with ADHD or autism. Your child would use the app on a tablet for 6 weeks while continuing their regular care.
DaeguAges 5–12 - NCT06369714Recruiting
Brain-training video game for ADHD in children
This trial tests a digital therapy that uses neurofeedback (brainwave training) to help children with ADHD improve focus and attention. It's designed for kids ages 6 to 11 who haven't had ADHD treatment in the last month.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 6–12 - NCT05935722Recruiting
Home parenting support for parents of young children
This study tests a home-based parenting support program designed for parents who have learning or attention differences (like autism or ADHD). It aims to give tailored strategies to help you manage parenting daily challenges for children aged 0 to 9.
EnköpingAges Any age - NCT07214545Recruiting
Nerve stimulation for kids with autism and ADHD
This trial tests a device that gently stimulates a nerve in the face to reduce difficult symptoms in children who have both autism and ADHD. It may help if your child is already on stable medications and can complete the study activities.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 7–14 - NCT07566468Recruiting
Brain rhythm study for youth with ADHD or OCD
This study uses MRI and EEG to understand brain activity related to attention and impulse control in teens with ADHD or OCD. It may help researchers develop better treatments.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 10–17 - NCT07182344Enrolling by invitation
Brain stimulation and attention control in kids with ADHD
This study tests whether a gentle brain stimulation technique called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) can help children with ADHD improve their attention. If it works, it could offer a new non-medication option.
AlmatyAges 6–12 - NCT06967857RecruitingPhase 2
Dexamfetamine for adults with ADHD and depression
This trial tests a study medication (dexamfetamine) for adults who have both ADHD and moderate to severe depression. It aims to see if the medication is safe and helps improve both conditions.
BerlinAges 18–65 - NCT06853665RecruitingPhase 4
Study of mixed amphetamine for autism and ADHD in teens
This trial tests if a mixed amphetamine medication helps teenagers with both autism and ADHD who still have significant symptoms, even if they are already on other treatments. It also includes typically developing teens as a comparison group.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 8–18 - NCT07136636Recruiting
Speech development in kids treated for brain injury at birth
This study looks at how children who had a brain injury around birth (HIE) and received cooling therapy are developing speech. It may help families understand language outcomes after this treatment.
BudapestAges birth–7 years - NCT07821060Enrolling by invitation
Diet and meal timing for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
This study looks at whether changing when you eat and improving your gut health (microbiome) can help manage attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It compares different diet and eating schedules to see if they improve ADHD symptoms.
Paterna, ValenciaAges 18–65 - NCT07675538Enrolling by invitation
High intensity training for adults with ADHD
This trial tests whether high intensity exercise helps adults with ADHD. You'll participate in a supervised training program to see if it improves your symptoms.
BergenAges 18 years+ - NCT07634809Recruiting
ADHD Medication Effects on Eye Movement and Nerve Function
This study looks at how ADHD medications affect eye movements and your body's automatic nervous system (which controls heart rate and other functions) in children and teens. Understanding these effects may help doctors use ADHD medications more safely and effectively.
UmeåAges 6–17 - NCT06682949Recruiting
Daily routines, executive functioning, and ADHD study
This study looks at how daily routines and executive functioning (like planning and staying organized) relate to ADHD. It aims to understand these patterns better and may help find ways to support people with ADHD.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 11–17 - NCT07614867Recruiting
Group therapy for emotion control in adults with ADHD
This study tests whether group-based cognitive behavioral therapy (a type of talk therapy) can help adults with ADHD who struggle to manage their emotions. You would attend sessions with others facing similar challenges to learn practical emotion-regulation skills.
StockholmAges 18 years+ - NCT06703242Recruiting
Health program for ultra-orthodox mothers of kids with ADHD
This study tests a health promotion program designed specifically for Ultra-Orthodox Jewish mothers who have children with ADHD. The goal is to help mothers support their own well-being while caring for their child.
JerusalemAges Any age - NCT05957055RecruitingPhase 2
ADHD medicine compared for kids with type 1 diabetes
This Phase 2 study compares two ADHD medicines—lisdexamfetamine and methylphenidate—in children who have ADHD and type 1 diabetes. It’s designed to see which option works better and is safe/effective for managing ADHD without causing major problems for diabetes care.
Lodz, Łódź VoivodeshipAges 8 years–16.5 years - NCT07588659Recruiting
Weighted Blanket for ADHD Sleep Problems in Children
This study tests whether a weighted blanket—a blanket filled with small beads that provides gentle pressure—helps children with ADHD sleep better. Researchers want to see if this simple tool can improve sleep when used alongside regular sleep habits.
FrederiksbergAges 5–12 - NCT07594652RecruitingPhase 4
ADHD Treatment for Children With Epilepsy
This study tests whether a specific ADHD medication (Jornay PM) is safe and helpful for children who have both epilepsy and ADHD. Researchers want to see if treating ADHD can improve focus and behavior without making seizures worse.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 6–17
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for attention deficit disorder?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 133 recruiting attention deficit disorder 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 deficit disorder 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 deficit disorder 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.
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