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
- 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 - NCT07689747Recruiting
Brain training and ankle tests for athletes with weak ankles
This study tests if adding a special computer-based brain training activity to regular ankle function tests can help teenage and young adult athletes who have ongoing ankle problems. If you are a licensed football, basketball, or volleyball player aged 16–25 with chronic ankle instability for at least a year, you may be eligible.
Istanbul, SarıyerAges 16–25 - 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 - NCT07572630Enrolling by invitation
How your brain processes visual information and attention
This research study examines how your brain focuses on and processes visual details. Participants will complete visual tasks while we monitor brain activity using safe imaging technology, helping us understand how attention shapes what we see.
Santa Barbara, CaliforniaAges 18–55 - NCT07565402Recruiting
Brain Stimulation and Skills Training for Adult ADHD
This study tests whether combining mild electrical brain stimulation (called tDCS) with behavioral skills training can help adults with ADHD focus better and manage their symptoms. Researchers want to understand how this combination works and whether it could be a useful treatment option.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–55 - NCT07546084Recruiting
Exercise Program for Rotator Cuff Shoulder Pain
This study tests whether a special exercise program that trains you to focus your attention in different ways can reduce shoulder pain and improve function. You'll do exercises designed to help your rotator cuff (the muscles that stabilize your shoulder) while learning to shift your mental focus during movement.
IstanbulAges 18–65 - NCT07525713Recruiting
Virtual Reality Mirror Therapy for Stroke Recovery
This trial tests a virtual reality system that uses mirror therapy—a technique where you practice movements with your unaffected side while watching a reflection—to help improve movement and function after stroke. The system uses special attention-focusing technology to help your brain relearn movements on the affected side.
Tainan, TaiwanAges 20–80 - 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 - NCT07478458Recruiting
Driving simulator for teens with ADHD
This trial uses a driving simulator to see how adolescents with ADHD perform compared to neurotypical teens. It may help understand driving challenges and improve safety for teens with ADHD.
Genoa, GEAges 13–18 - NCT07419659Enrolling by invitation
Testing Lactic Acid Bacteria for ADHD in Children
This study tests whether a special type of beneficial bacteria (lactic acid bacteria) can help children with ADHD. It looks at how these bacteria might affect symptoms and overall well-being.
Taichung, TaiwanAges 6–13 - 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 - NCT05834920Recruiting
Neurofeedback and brain stimulation to improve attention
This trial studies whether training your brain signals (neurofeedback) and sending gentle pulses to the brain (transcranial pulse stimulation) can improve attention. You might be a candidate if you’re an adult with below-threshold sustained attention scores and meet safety and health requirements.
Hong KongAges 20 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 - NCT07327775Recruiting
ADHD and fibromyalgia in mothers
This study looks at how having fibromyalgia affects mothers who also have a child with ADHD. It compares them to mothers of children without ADHD to see if the burden of care is different.
EdirneAges 18–50 - NCT07331896Recruiting
Attention Training for Stroke Survivors with Spatial Neglect
This study tests a strategy-training program to help people who have had a stroke and struggle with spatial neglect (trouble paying attention to one side). The program is designed to improve attention and daily function. Participation involves coming to the University of Pittsburgh for training sessions.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07300956RecruitingPhase 4
ADHD medication study for young children
This trial tests starting a new medication (Methylphenidate or Guanfacine) in young children with moderate or severe ADHD to see how well it works and if it’s safe.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 3–5 - 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+ - NCT07247149Enrolling by invitation
Test of a mobile app to prevent stress for first responders
This trial tests a mobile app called FirstFocus that uses attention training to help first responders in rural areas manage stress. It may help you build resilience before stress becomes a problem.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07226219RecruitingPhase 1
Medication to help attention in children with sickle cell disease
This study tests whether a common medication called methylphenidate (often used for ADHD) can help children with sickle cell disease who have attention or memory problems. If the child qualifies, the study may offer a new way to improve focus and daily functioning.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 8–17 - NCT07217977Enrolling by invitation
Study testing QbMobile app for ADHD treatment monitoring
This trial tests if a smartphone app called QbMobile can help monitor ADHD treatment. It is for people who are newly diagnosed or not taking ADHD medication.
Mobile, AlabamaAges 6–60 - 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 - NCT07145593Enrolling by invitation
Gamma tACS for ADHD: A non-invasive brain stimulation study
This trial tests whether a gentle brain stimulation technique called transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) can help people with ADHD. You would receive the stimulation while doing attention tasks, and the results could show if it improves symptoms.
IstanbulAges 18–40 - 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 - 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+
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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.