Clinical trials
Executive Function Disorder clinical trials
Below are recruiting executive function disorder clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 53 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06369714Recruiting
Brain-training video game for ADHD in children
This trial tests a digital therapy that uses neurofeedback (brainwave training) to help children with ADHD improve focus and attention. It's designed for kids ages 6 to 11 who haven't had ADHD treatment in the last month.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 6–12 - NCT06651086Recruiting
Executive functioning help for children in therapy
This study tests a new way to help children with executive functioning challenges (like planning and staying organized) in therapy. It's for kids ages 6-12, with or without autism, who are getting therapy at publicly funded clinics.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 6–99 - NCT06740331Recruiting
Thinking and memory study for mood disorders
This study looks at how people with bipolar disorder or depression process social situations, memory, and thinking. It compares patients, their relatives, and healthy volunteers to better understand these conditions.
ReimsAges 18–65 - NCT06241300Recruiting
Parenting program for kids with attention or behavior challenges
This study tests a parenting program called the Chicago Parent Program to see if it helps children ages 4–5 who have trouble with attention, self-control, or following directions. Families who join will either receive the program right away or be in a control group that doesn't get it at first.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 4 years+ - NCT06897553Recruiting
ACT for Better Mental Health with Neurologic Illness
This study tests a type of talk therapy (ACT) to help people with neurological conditions like Parkinson’s, MS, or epilepsy feel better emotionally. It's for those who are struggling with depression, anxiety, or stress and are ready to work on their mental health.
BielefeldAges 18 years+ - NCT07713641Recruiting
Testing gut bacteria's effect on brain function and inflammation
This trial looks at whether short-chain fatty acids (substances made by gut bacteria) can reduce inflammation and improve thinking skills (executive function). You'll receive an injection that causes mild, temporary inflammation (like a bad cold) and complete cognitive tasks.
LeuvenAges 18–45 - NCT06604000Recruiting
Goal management training for cognitive control after brain injury
This trial tests a training program called Goal Management Training (GMT) to help people who have had a brain injury improve their ability to plan, focus, and stay organized. If you have trouble with these skills and your injury happened at least a year ago, this training might help you get better at everyday tasks.
TrondheimAges 18–65 - NCT07538453Recruiting
Movement Breaks and Thinking Skills in School Children
This study looks at whether short movement breaks during school help kids in grades 5–6 think better and focus more. Researchers want to understand how physical activity affects learning and mental skills.
Castellon, CastellónAges 11–12 - NCT07081269Recruiting
Fitness and thinking skills in Alzheimer's risk
This study looks at how physical fitness relates to thinking skills (like planning and focus) in people who may be at risk for Alzheimer's. You would do some simple fitness tests and thinking tasks to help researchers understand if staying fit can protect your brain.
TaipeiAges 50–70 - NCT05997212Recruiting
Can brain stimulation help with thinking skills in alcohol use disorder?
This study tests if a noninvasive brain stimulation technique called repetitive TMS (rTMS) can improve thinking skills like decision-making and focus in people recovering from alcohol use disorder. You must have been alcohol-free for 8 weeks to 5 years.
Querétaro City, QuerétaroAges 25–59 - NCT06924307Recruiting
Parent-Child thinking skills program for ages 2-5
This trial tests a program for parents and their young children (ages 2-5) to help improve the child's thinking and self-control skills. It's designed for children without major physical or developmental challenges.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 2–5 - NCT05396352Recruiting
Study brain-task skills in autism using brain stimulation
This study looks at how different brain regions work in people with autism and in neurotypical adults using thinking tasks, MRI scans, and a noninvasive brain stimulation called tDCS. It may help researchers better understand social and executive thinking—how you plan and manage tasks.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18–35 - NCT06682949Recruiting
Daily routines, executive functioning, and ADHD study
This study looks at how daily routines and executive functioning (like planning and staying organized) relate to ADHD. It aims to understand these patterns better and may help find ways to support people with ADHD.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 11–17 - NCT05912270Recruiting
Music lessons to boost thinking skills in primary school
This trial studies whether an “orchestra in class” music program can improve kids’ thinking and brain development. It’s meant for younger primary school children and may help with skills like planning and attention.
GenevaAges 6–8 - NCT07048561Recruiting
Fitness and thinking skills in older adults
This study looks at how physical fitness connects to thinking skills like planning and memory in older adults. If you join, you will complete fitness tests and thinking tasks to help researchers understand this link.
TaipeiAges 65 years+ - NCT06573970RecruitingPhase 4
Atomoxetine for PTSD and executive function in veterans
This trial tests if the medication atomoxetine can improve thinking and memory in veterans with PTSD and attention difficulties. It may help those who have not responded fully to other treatments.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18–75 - NCT06860763Recruiting
Acupuncture for ADHD in kids aged 6–12
This study tests whether acupuncture can help children with ADHD. It also looks at which acupuncture points work best and how children experience the treatment.
Beijing, Chaoyang DistrictAges 6–12 - 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 - NCT05062369Recruiting
Brain stimulation plus training to support alcohol abstinence
This study tests whether a combination of brain stimulation (tDCS) and cognitive training can help people with alcohol use disorder stay abstinent. You may be included if you are currently not drinking and can commit to the program timeline.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18–65 - NCT06706882Enrolling by invitation
Thinking and memory in women who have experienced partner violence
This study looks at how thinking skills like planning and memory are affected in women who have survived intimate partner violence. It may help explain how these experiences affect daily life and mental health.
Granada, GranadaAges 18–50 - 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 - 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 - NCT07434037Recruiting
Trust and the brain in Down syndrome and Fragile X
This study explores how people with Down syndrome or Fragile X syndrome learn to trust others. It uses simple tasks and a brain scan (MRI) to compare their responses with those of typically developing children and young adults.
BronAges 3–29 - 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
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for executive function disorder?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 53 recruiting executive function disorder 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 function disorder 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 function disorder 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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