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
- 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - NCT04253379Recruiting
Study of social understanding in children with epilepsy
This study looks at how children with epilepsy understand social cues, compared with other children the same age. You may be asked to complete simple thinking and social tasks to see what differences exist and what they might mean.
ReimsAges 6–12 - NCT06270589Recruiting
Intense Exercise with Mindfulness for Kids' Thinking Skills
This study tests whether combining high-intensity interval training (short, intense exercise bursts) with mindfulness recovery (focusing on the present moment) can improve thinking skills like focus and planning in children. It may help 10-to-12-year-olds who are generally healthy.
West Lafayette, IndianaAges 10–12 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 55 years+ - 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 - NCT03713125Enrolling by invitation
Study of thinking skills in young children
This study looks at how children in kindergarten think and learn (often called “executive function”). They may be testing whether certain patterns in thinking and behavior relate to learning or development, and what can be measured in young children.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 4–9
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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.