Clinical trials
ADHD clinical trials
Below are recruiting adhd clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 151 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06012903Recruiting
Bladder symptoms and school performance in children
This study looks at how lower urinary tract symptoms (like frequent bathroom trips or accidents) affect children's daily life and schoolwork. It aims to understand these challenges from the child's, parent's, and teacher's point of view.
Ghent, East FlandersAges 5–12 - NCT06109337Recruiting
Immune cells in children with ADHD
This study looks at immune system cells in the blood of children with ADHD. It aims to understand how these cells might be different, which could lead to new treatment ideas.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 6–12 - NCT06221358Recruiting
ADHD medication and your genes study
This study looks at how your genes affect your response to Methylphenidate (a common ADHD medication, excluding the quick-release forms). If you live in Western Canada and are starting this treatment, your participation could help doctors personalize ADHD care in the future.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 6–24 - NCT06232226Recruiting
ADHD and addiction: a study on methylphenidate
This study looks at whether the medication methylphenidate (often used for ADHD) can help people who have both ADHD and an addiction. It aims to see if the medicine is safe and works well for people with both conditions.
Nantes, Loire-AtlantiqueAges 18–99 - 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 - NCT06298136Recruiting
Online mindfulness for parents of kids with ADHD
This online study tests a mindfulness program for parents of children with ADHD. The goal is to see if it helps parents and children manage ADHD symptoms, focusing on families who speak Cantonese.
Hong KongAges Any age - NCT06305429Recruiting
Helping parents with daily routines
This study tests a program to help parents handle daily routines with their children, like mornings and bedtimes. If your child has behavior challenges during these times, this program might offer simple, practical tips.
BrazilAges 4–10 - NCT06325813Recruiting
TMS therapy for ADHD in teens
This study tests if a type of brain stimulation called TMS can help teenagers with ADHD control their impulses better. The treatment targets a part of the brain that helps with stopping or changing actions.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 12–17 - NCT06330779Recruiting
Trauma-adapted yoga for teens with PTSD or ADHD
This trial tests if a special yoga program helps teenagers with PTSD or ADHD feel better. It is designed to be safe and supportive for their mental health.
GothenburgAges 12–18 - 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 - NCT06378281Recruiting
Improving informed consent in prison research
This trial tests a new way to explain the study to people in prison, to make sure they fully understand before agreeing to join. It may help improve how informed consent is done in prison research.
Geneva, Canton of GenevaAges 18–65 - NCT06553430Recruiting
Aerobic exercise for children with ADHD
This study tests whether regular aerobic exercise can improve ADHD symptoms, thinking skills, and quality of life in children. It offers a structured exercise program as an add-on to any current medication.
Guangzhou, ShenzhenAges 7–14 - NCT06577779RecruitingPhase 4
Testing Jornay PM for adult ADHD symptoms into the evening
This study tests if Jornay PM, a long-acting ADHD medication, helps control symptoms, focus, and emotions throughout the day and into the early evening in adults with ADHD. It is an open-label study, meaning everyone knows they are getting the medication, and then they are randomly assigned to different observation groups.
New York, New YorkAges 18–60 - NCT06632249Recruiting
Can VR exercise help teens with ADHD focus better?
This trial tests whether playing an active virtual reality (VR) video game can improve attention and thinking skills in teens with ADHD. If you're between 12 and 17, have ADHD, and have either never taken ADHD medication or haven't taken it for at least a month, you may be able to join.
Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do SulAges 12–17 - NCT06655610Recruiting
Nerve stimulation for ADHD in children and teens
This trial tests if a device that gently stimulates a nerve on the forehead can help children and teens with ADHD. You may be able to join if you are 7 to 17 years old and have an ADHD diagnosis.
Slagelse, Region SjællandAges 7–17 - NCT06668519Recruiting
brain wave study in children with seizures and other conditions
This study uses a special brain scan (magnetoencephalography, or MEG) to look at brain activity in children with conditions like seizures, brain tumors, autism, and others. It may help doctors learn more about how these conditions affect the brain.
ShanghaiAges 1 month–18 years - NCT06685601Recruiting
Light therapy for kids with ADHD
This study tests if transcranial photobiomodulation (light therapy) can help children aged 6 to 18 with ADHD. It is for children who are not on other ADHD treatments.
Jinan, ShandongAges 6–18 - NCT07459699Recruiting
Probiotics for kids with mild ADHD
This study tests whether a probiotic supplement can help children with mild ADHD by improving communication between the gut and the brain. It may offer a natural way to support focus and behavior.
ShanghaiAges 8–11 - NCT06725186Recruiting
Emotion coaching for teens with ADHD
This study tests a program that helps teens with ADHD learn to manage their emotions more effectively. You and your child would take part in weekly sessions with a coach who teaches emotion regulation skills.
Blacksburg, VirginiaAges 11–16 - NCT06797726Recruiting
CBT for adults with ADHD and behavioral addiction
This trial tests if cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) can help people who have both ADHD and a behavioral addiction (like gambling or gaming). If you qualify, you would attend therapy sessions to see if it improves your symptoms.
BrestAges 18 years+ - NCT06823492Recruiting
Early life and brain study
This study looks at how your early life experiences may affect your brain and behavior. You would visit the University of Manchester for assessments and help researchers understand these connections.
ManchesterAges 18–25 - 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 - NCT06858527Recruiting
Combined ADHD and substance use treatment study
This study tests a combined treatment for adults who have both ADHD and a substance use disorder. It looks at whether an integrated approach helps people better manage both conditions together.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT06869915Recruiting
Study on homelessness and brain development conditions
This study looks at how common certain brain development conditions (like ADHD or autism) are in people experiencing homelessness. Researchers hope to better understand the needs of this group.
Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesAges 18–90
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for adhd?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 151 recruiting adhd 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 adhd 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 adhd 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.