Clinical trials
Attention Deficit clinical trials
Below are recruiting attention deficit clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 131 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07111169Recruiting
Brain stimulation and attention in depression study
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique (called iTBS) can improve attention problems in people with major depression. If you have depression and trouble focusing, this trial might help understand a new treatment option.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–55 - NCT05608434RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
VR training for improving attention in kids with ADHD
This study tests a virtual reality (VR) program meant to strengthen attention skills in children with ADHD. It compares different VR-based training options and looks at whether kids improve on attention-related thinking skills after the sessions.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 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 - 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+ - NCT07339696Enrolling by invitation
Support program for children with ADHD and their parents
This trial tests a parenting program to help children with attention and activity challenges. It may be a good fit if your family already works with a municipal clinic in Denmark and you want extra support for your child's ADHD or suspected ADHD.
AarhusAges 3–12 - NCT05831839Enrolling by invitation
Computer training for attention and memory after COVID
This study tests whether computer-based exercises can improve attention and working memory in adults who still have cognitive (thinking) complaints after COVID. It may help if your focus and memory issues have lasted for a while.
Rotterdam, South HollandAges 18 years+ - NCT04704687RecruitingPhase 3
tDCS brain stimulation for children with ADHD symptoms
This Phase 3 study tests whether a non-painful brain stimulation method called tDCS can improve ADHD symptoms in children, and whether it helps over the long term. Your child may be able to join if they are 7–14 with a confirmed ADHD diagnosis and meet symptom and testing scores.
AmiensAges 7–14 - NCT05728840Recruiting
Virtual reality exercises for new attention problems after brain injury
This study tests whether virtual reality (computer-generated) exercises can improve attention after a recent brain injury, most often stroke. You may be eligible if your brain injury happened within the last month and testing shows measurable attention difficulties.
LausanneAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT03935646RecruitingPhase 2
Test of Adderall’s short-term effects in college students with ADHD
This study measures how stimulant medication (Adderall) affects college students with ADHD in the short term. It compares people with ADHD to students without ADHD to see what changes you may notice during the study.
Laramie, WyomingAges 18–29 - 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 - 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+ - NCT03666416Recruiting
Exercise study for college students with ADHD symptoms
This study looks at what happens in the body and thinking after exercising in college students who have ADHD. It may help researchers understand how exercise affects attention and brain function in adults with ADHD.
Laramie, WyomingAges 18–29 - NCT04627415Recruiting
Early support program for ADHD symptoms in preschool children
This trial tests an early intervention program for young children (about ages 3 to 5) with clinically significant attention and behavior symptoms. It may help by targeting ADHD-related difficulties seen at home and school.
Bethlehem, PennsylvaniaAges 3–5 - NCT07487155Recruiting
Coordinating care for ADHD and addiction in prison
This trial tests a new way of coordinating care for people in prison who have both ADHD and a substance use disorder. It combines medical treatment, addiction services, and team-based support all in one program.
BrestAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT07437833Recruiting
Self-regulation exercises for women with ADHD and stable bipolar disorder
This study tests how six different self-regulation techniques affect your body and brain during one session. It's designed for women with both ADHD and stabilized bipolar disorder who have been off psychiatric medications for at least two years.
PoznanAges 18–35 - NCT05875363Recruiting
Mental health study for youth in the justice system
This study looks at brain development and mental health challenges in young people who have been involved with the police. It aims to understand these issues better so that we can find ways to support them.
TaipeiAges 10–18 - 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 - NCT03420339RecruitingPhase 4
Stimulant medicine effects on disruptive behavior in kids
This trial studies how ADHD stimulant medicine may change disruptive behaviors like aggression, tantrums, or refusing instructions. It may help clinicians understand whether stimulant dosing is supporting both ADHD symptoms and day-to-day behavior.
Iowa City, IowaAges 4–12 - NCT03781752RecruitingPhase 4
Test of methylphenidate effects based on a genetic difference
This trial studies whether a genetic difference called “carboxylesterase 1” changes how methylphenidate (a common ADHD medicine) works for children with ADHD. It’s a single-dose test, meant to help understand why some children respond differently to ADHD medication.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 6–17 - NCT03781765RecruitingPhase 4
Testing stimulant vs non-stimulant ADHD treatments in young kids
This study compares stimulant and non-stimulant ADHD medicines in kids who have not taken ADHD medication before. It also studies how these treatments affect brain “reward” processes, which may be linked to substance-use risk.
New York, New YorkAges 7–12 - NCT04278404Recruiting
Drug safety study for children already on certain medicines
This study measures how certain medicines move through the body and checks their safety in children. It may help doctors better understand dosing and side effects in kids who are already receiving these treatments, or in some kids who recently tested positive for COVID-19.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges birth–20 years - NCT04296604Recruiting
tDCS brain stimulation to improve thinking and mood
This study tests whether a non-surgical brain stimulation called tDCS can improve “executive function,” which means skills like planning, focus, and decision-making. It is designed for people with several mental health and substance-use conditions, and it may help you if those skills are affected by your diagnosis.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–65
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for attention deficit?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 131 recruiting attention deficit 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 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 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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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.