Clinical trials
Executive Dysfunction clinical trials
Below are recruiting executive dysfunction clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 17 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05507138RecruitingPhase 2
Digital therapy for depression and thinking problems after stroke
This Phase 2 trial tests a smartphone/tablet-based program to improve post-stroke depression and executive thinking skills (like planning and attention). It may help if you have ongoing depressive symptoms and thinking/executive difficulties at least 6 months after your first stroke.
New York, New YorkAges 50–79 - NCT04229056Recruiting
Computer training to improve thinking and planning after stroke or Parkinson’s
This trial tests computer-based “self-training” to improve executive function, such as working memory—your ability to hold and use information in mind. It’s for adults with a prior stroke, cardiac arrest, or Parkinson’s disease who have trouble on a specific working-memory task.
CopenhagenAges 18–100 - NCT05356611Recruiting
Study for depression and mild memory thinking problems
This trial tests a program aimed at helping older adults with depression who also have mild thinking and memory difficulties. You may be asked to complete study sessions and tracking, with support for depression symptoms and thinking function.
Las Vegas, NevadaAges 60 years+ - NCT05169632Recruiting
Computer brain training for thinking problems after stroke
This trial tests a computerized “cognitive rehabilitation” program aimed at improving executive thinking skills after a stroke. It may help people who still struggle with areas like attention, planning, or mental flexibility.
Lausanne, Canton of VaudAges 18 years+ - NCT05661084Recruiting
Non-surgery brain stimulation for dementia thinking and movement
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation device (tES) can improve thinking and movement problems in people with dementia. You (and your caregiver, if needed) will be asked to follow the study plan and attend visits so researchers can measure results and safety.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 55 years+ - NCT06608966Recruiting
Epilepsy Journey: Helping Teens Manage Daily Challenges
This study tests a program called Epilepsy Journey to help teenagers with epilepsy improve skills like planning, organizing, and staying on task. It is designed for teens who struggle with these thinking skills and live at home with a caregiver.
Orange, CaliforniaAges 13–17 - 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 - NCT06868784Enrolling by invitation
Thinking and daily skills in children with Duchenne
This study looks at how thinking skills (like planning and memory) affect everyday activities such as dressing or playing in children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. It aims to find ways to help kids do better in their daily lives.
Ankara, ÇankayaAges 6–12 - NCT05859126Enrolling by invitation
Choline supplement study on teens’ learning and thinking
This study follows children of mothers who previously took a choline supplement, and it tests how those children think and learn when they reach age 13. It looks at whether earlier choline intake during pregnancy is linked to better or different thinking skills in adolescence.
Ithaca, New YorkAges 13–13 - NCT06622681Recruiting
Adolescent health and development research study
This study follows teenagers to understand their health, growth, and well-being during adolescence. It may help develop better support for young people.
Singapore, SingaporeAges 13–15 - NCT06126809Recruiting
How brain activity affects working memory
This trial measures how brain activity relates to working memory (the ability to hold information in mind). It uses electroencephalography (EEG), a non-invasive way to record brain waves, while you perform memory tasks. The study may help understand how different brain signals support memory in healthy young adults.
Tallahassee, FloridaAges 18–35 - NCT04801589RecruitingPhase 3
Guided sedation for children on a breathing machine
This study tests a “goal-directed” approach to sedation (giving the right amount based on target goals) for children who need a breathing machine in the pediatric ICU. The goal is to reduce brain and recovery side effects while keeping children comfortable and safe.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 10 months–11 years - NCT05726721Recruiting
Study of treatment targets for binge eating disorder
This trial studies how binge eating disorder behaves during treatment and compares patterns over time. It may help by improving future treatment approaches for people with binge eating disorder.
Aarhus, Central JutlandAges 18 years+ - NCT06782074Recruiting
Epilepsy's impact on thinking and emotions in teens
This study looks at how idiopathic generalized epilepsy affects thinking skills and emotions in adolescents aged 11 to 18. It aims to better understand these effects to improve care.
PaviaAges 11–17 - NCT07092280Recruiting
Brain stimulation study for children with autism
This trial tests if mild electrical stimulation applied to the head (tDCS) can help children with autism. Your child must be enrolled in ABA therapy and be off certain medications to join.
Staten Island, New YorkAges 5–12 - NCT07595783Recruiting
Brain Training for Children With ADHD Using Neurofeedback
This study tests a new type of brain training called neurofeedback to help children with ADHD. Children complete sessions where they learn to control their own brain activity, which may improve attention and focus.
BielefeldAges 6–13 - NCT06790173Enrolling by invitation
Strategy training for physical activity after stroke
This trial tests a strategy training program to help people with memory and thinking problems after a stroke become more physically active. If you've had a stroke in the last three years and have some trouble with focus or planning, this program may help you build skills to move more and feel better.
New Taipei CityAges 18–80
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Executive Dysfunction trials by state
Studies with a site anywhere in these states.
Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for executive dysfunction?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 17 recruiting executive dysfunction 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 executive dysfunction 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 executive dysfunction 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.