Clinical trials
Executive Function clinical trials
Below are recruiting executive function clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 64 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07638046RecruitingPhase 2
Mindful Walking and Brain Function in Older Adults
This study looks at how mindful walking—combining walking with focused attention—affects thinking and memory in older adults at risk for dementia. Researchers will track your brain activity and daily movement to see if this approach helps protect brain health.
Columbia, South CarolinaAges 60 years+ - NCT06587113Recruiting
Study of attention and focus during visual search
This study explores how your brain focuses and ignores distractions while searching for things visually. It may help us understand attention processes in healthy adults.
Denver, ColoradoAges 18–65 - NCT07190365Recruiting
Goal-oriented telehealth rehab for veterans with brain injury
This trial tests a telehealth program to help veterans with long-term thinking and planning problems after a mild to moderate brain injury. It aims to improve your daily life and community involvement.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT06969235Recruiting
Family weight loss program for teens
This study tests a family-based weight loss program for teens ages 13-17 who have overweight or obesity. It looks at how thinking skills (like planning and focus) affect the program's success.
Columbia, MissouriAges 13–17 - NCT06192745Recruiting
Sleep and screen time study for kids 8 to 11
This study looks at how screen time in the evening affects sleep and body clocks in children. It may help families understand how to create healthier bedtime habits.
Houston, TexasAges 8–11 - NCT07243600Recruiting
Brain Training for Memory in Mild Cognitive Impairment
This study tests a computer-based brain-training program designed to improve memory and thinking skills in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). It aims to see if these exercises can help keep the brain healthy and slow down memory decline.
Montreal, QuebecAges 65 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 - 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 - 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 - NCT05655325Recruiting
Exercise program to improve thinking in older adults with mild memory trouble
This study tests whether a supervised exercise plan can improve executive thinking (like planning and task control) in older adults with mild cognitive impairment. Researchers also look for brain changes using an MRI.
New York, New YorkAges 55 years+ - NCT05664412Recruiting
Brain stimulation trial to improve thinking in 22q11.2 deletion
This trial tests a non-invasive brain stimulation approach to help improve executive function—skills like planning, attention, and self-control—in people with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome. If you qualify, you would be asked to participate and allow study procedures to see whether this treatment helps.
Geneva, Canton of GenevaAges 14–25 - 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 - 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 - NCT06127459Recruiting
Virtual reality to help kids with brain injury improve thinking skills
This trial tests if virtual reality exercises can help children aged 8-12 with mild or moderate traumatic brain injury improve their attention and thinking skills. It is designed for children whose challenges were confirmed by a psychologist and who speak Finnish.
OuluAges 8–12 - NCT06236919Recruiting
Virtual reality for emotional regulation in kids and teens
This study tests a virtual reality program designed to help children and teens learn to manage their emotions. It's offered in schools and aims to improve emotional regulation skills.
BarcelonaAges 10–16 - NCT07639203Recruiting
Brain training app for healthy aging
This trial tests a digital brain-training program designed to improve thinking skills like planning and memory in healthy older adults. It may help you stay sharp as you age.
Rovereto, TrentoAges 65–75 - 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 - NCT06553430Recruiting
Aerobic exercise for children with ADHD
This study tests whether regular aerobic exercise can improve ADHD symptoms, thinking skills, and quality of life in children. It offers a structured exercise program as an add-on to any current medication.
Guangzhou, ShenzhenAges 7–14 - NCT06577779RecruitingPhase 4
Testing Jornay PM for adult ADHD symptoms into the evening
This study tests if Jornay PM, a long-acting ADHD medication, helps control symptoms, focus, and emotions throughout the day and into the early evening in adults with ADHD. It is an open-label study, meaning everyone knows they are getting the medication, and then they are randomly assigned to different observation groups.
New York, New YorkAges 18–60 - NCT06578091Recruiting
Thinking skills in people with obesity
This study looks at how well the brain works in people with obesity. It compares those who score high on a cognitive test with those who score lower, to find differences in thinking skills.
Kütahya, CentralAges 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 - 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 - 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 - NCT06720571Recruiting
Nerve stimulation for emotion and thinking in Prader-Willi syndrome
This trial tests whether a gentle, non-invasive nerve stimulation (like a small device on the neck) can help people with Prader-Willi syndrome regulate emotions and improve planning and focus. It may be a new option if you have trouble with emotional control or daily organization.
BordeauxAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for executive function?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 64 recruiting executive function 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 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 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.