Clinical trials
Attention clinical trials
Below are recruiting attention clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 301 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05810636Enrolling by invitation
Activity tracking in children with ADHD
This study uses a smartwatch and smartphone to track the activity of children with and without ADHD. The goal is to understand how hyperactivity differs between groups.
TaipeiAges 6–18 - 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+ - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - NCT04733950Recruiting
Test how much effort listening takes with cochlear implants
This study measures how your brain and eyes respond when you listen and focus on sounds. It compares people using a cochlear implant with people who have normal hearing, to understand listening effort and attention.
ParisAges 18–80 - 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 - 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+ - NCT05773482Recruiting
Breathing and attention training for fibromyalgia pain
This study tests whether breathing and attention exercises can change how your body controls pain in people with fibromyalgia. It may help you learn non-medication ways to influence pain signals and improve comfort.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 18–70 - NCT05779761Recruiting
Brief coping exercises for high distress and worry
This study tests brief coping interventions to help people who feel very worried, stuck in negative thoughts, or overly self-critical. You would likely complete short activities using your smartphone and internet while the study checks how your distress changes over time.
New York, New YorkAges 18–65 - NCT06115603RecruitingPhase 2
Testing CBG for ADHD symptoms
This study tests whether a non-psychoactive compound from hemp called CBG (cannabigerol) can help with ADHD symptoms. You will take CBG capsules or a placebo for several weeks to see if it improves focus and reduces hyperactivity.
Fayetteville, ArkansasAges 18–55 - NCT06123741Recruiting
Virtual reality for thinking skills in children with ADHD
This trial uses virtual reality games to help children with ADHD improve their thinking and planning skills. It is designed for children who already take ADHD medication and speak Finnish.
OuluAges 8–12 - 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 - NCT06376331RecruitingPhase 1
Washed gut bacteria transplant for ADHD
This trial tests whether transplanting specially cleaned gut bacteria from healthy donors can help children with ADHD. It aims to see if improving the balance of gut bacteria can reduce ADHD symptoms.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 3–17 - 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 - 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 - NCT06723743Recruiting
Nerve stimulation for attention and memory
This study tests if a gentle, non-invasive nerve stimulation device can help improve attention and memory in veterans with PTSD, depression, or mild brain injury. It uses a small device on the ear to stimulate a nerve that may influence brain function.
Houston, TexasAges 25–64 - NCT06827444Recruiting
How attention changes the placebo effect
This study looks at how your attention influences the placebo effect—the real benefits you can feel from a treatment that has no active ingredient. It may help us understand why some people respond better to placebos, which could improve future treatments.
Milan, MilanoAges 19–99 - NCT07083037Recruiting
Parent program to help kids' attention and behavior
This trial tests a program for mothers who have mild to moderate depression and whose child has attention or behavior problems. The program aims to improve both the mother's well-being and the child's behavior.
Winnipeg, ManitobaAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT07226219RecruitingPhase 1
Methylphenidate for Attention in Sickle Cell Disease
This trial tests if a medication called methylphenidate can help children with sickle cell disease who have trouble with attention, focus, or executive function. It aims to see if it can improve daily life and school performance.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 8–17 - NCT07266909Recruiting
Study on focus in French medical and dental doctors
This study looks at how attention and focus affect decision-making in French doctors and dentists. It aims to understand if certain factors change how they pay attention during their work.
NiceAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for attention?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 301 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.