Clinical trials
Attention clinical trials
Below are recruiting attention clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 298 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06002477RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Attention study in sickle cell disease
This trial tests a medication to see if it can improve attention in people with sickle cell disease. It may help with thinking and focus.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 55 years+ - NCT06089057Enrolling by invitation
Social exercise program for aging with kidney disease
This study tests a program to help people with chronic kidney disease who are starting to feel frail (weak or slow). It uses social activities and gentle exercise to improve well-being and strength.
Nashville, TennesseeAges Any age - NCT06248268Recruiting
Thinking patterns in people with suicidal thoughts or attempts
This study looks at thinking patterns in people who have had suicidal thoughts or attempts, compared to those with other psychiatric disorders and healthy volunteers. The goal is to better understand how the brain works in these different groups.
BernAges 18 years+ - NCT07400432Enrolling by invitation
Exercise type and brain performance in active adults
This study compares the short-term effects of two types of exercise—moderate-intensity continuous exercise and high-intensity interval training (HIIT)—on thinking skills and how your body responds during and after exercise.
Buraidah, Al-Qassim RegionAges 18–30 - NCT07635706Recruiting
Vision-Focused Occupational Therapy for Elementary School Children
This study tests whether a special occupational therapy program can help improve visual skills in 3rd and 4th grade children. The program focuses on activities that strengthen how children see and use their eyes in daily tasks.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 8–10 - 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+ - NCT07502157Recruiting
Massage for pain and anxiety during first cancer infusion
This study tests whether massage therapy can help reduce pain and anxiety in people with gynecologic cancer who are getting their first infusion treatment. You may be eligible if you are about to receive your first infusion and haven't had any in the past 2 years.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 18–85 - 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 - NCT07345832Recruiting
Volunteer-led lifestyle program for older adults with muscle loss
This study tests a volunteer-led program to improve muscle health in older adults with sarcopenia. It uses a mobile app to guide exercise and nutrition, and aims to see if this approach helps people regain strength.
Hong KongAges 60 years+ - 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 - NCT06657976RecruitingPhase 2
Beetroot juice and exercise for PAD
This study tests whether beetroot juice, which contains natural nitrates that help blood vessels relax, combined with exercise, can improve walking ability in people with peripheral artery disease (PAD). You might be able to join if you have PAD, can walk without a walker, and are willing to avoid beet products for a while.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 50 years+ - NCT07441122Recruiting
Brain game for focus: Using brain-computer tech in older adults
This study tests if a brain-computer interface can help older adults improve attention. You'll use a computer that reads your brain signals and gives feedback to train your focus.
Austin, TexasAges 18–90 - NCT06738394Recruiting
Exercise study for older adults with kidney disease
This study tests whether a supervised exercise program can help older adults with chronic kidney disease improve their physical function and stay active. You have to be able to do exercise and not be on dialysis.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 65–100 - NCT05236010Recruiting
Brain stimulation plus cognitive training for mild TBI memory and thinking
This trial studies whether brain stimulation through the scalp can improve cognitive (thinking and memory) training in people with chronic mild traumatic brain injury (TBI). Participants train on thinking tasks while receiving a targeted “control network neuromodulation” approach to see if it enhances training results.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18–59 - NCT07707700Recruiting
Training program for reading skills in children with dyslexia
This trial tests a new training program designed to improve visual attention and reading skills in Chinese children with dyslexia. It may help if your child is struggling with reading and has been formally diagnosed.
Hong KongAges 7–10 - 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 - NCT03824145Recruiting
Lifestyle coaching for women with metastatic breast cancer
This study tests a structured lifestyle program (diet and physical activity guidance) for women with metastatic breast cancer. It may help improve well-being and health behaviors, especially if you haven’t been following the recommended nutrition and activity guidelines.
Maywood, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT03829787Recruiting
Study of attention and reward signals in bipolar disorder
This study looks at how people with bipolar disorder pay attention and respond to rewards, including whether anxiety or substance use is also present. It uses eye-tracking and related tests to better understand brain patterns that may affect mood and decision-making.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT04279158Recruiting
Attention training after stroke or for ADHD
This study tests an attention-focused training approach to help people improve how the brain inhibits or filters information. It may be relevant after certain stroke-related attention problems, and also for people with ADHD, or for healthy volunteers for comparison.
BronAges 8–75 - 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?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 298 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.